Festive smashed sprouts
Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.
Convert sprout sceptics with this side dish – it combines sprouts with bacon, and any leftovers can be transformed into bubble and squeak
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Prep:5 mins
Cook:25 mins
- Easy
Nutrition per serving
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kcal 97
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fat 8g
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saturates 2g
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carbs 1g
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sugars 0g
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fibre 2g
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protein 4g
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salt 0.53g
Ingredients
- 200g brussels sprouts , trimmed (prepared weight)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 100g smoked streaky bacon rashers
Method
Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Combine the sprouts and oil in a large bowl, and season well. Tip onto a large roasting tray and roast for 15-20 mins, turning the sprouts over halfway through, until tender.
Remove from the oven, then press down on each sprout using a sturdy mug or potato masher to ‘smash’ and flatten them. Cut the bacon into bite-sized strips using kitchen scissors or a knife, then scatter these over the smashed sprouts. Reduce the oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5 and roast the sprouts with the bacon for 7-9 mins until the bacon is crisp. If the bacon is still not crisp, turn up the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 for a few minutes more.
