Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
These sautéed brussels sprouts with bacon are the best. A bit of mustard, a lot of bacon with some soy sauce for a little umami then sautéed with garlic for a crispy savory side dish. This recipe will convince brussels sprout skeptics just how good they can be!
These sautéed brussels sprouts with bacon are the best. A bit of mustard, a lot of bacon with some soy sauce for a little umami then sautéed with garlic for a crispy savory side dish. This recipe will convince brussels sprout skeptics just how good they can be!
What I love about these sautéed brussels sprouts
I’m not sure you’re going to believe this, but I had never cooked Brussels sprouts before the other day. I had really never even eaten them either. My mom never made them – probably because she hated eating them as a child – and I just assumed I wouldn’t like them. But for some strange reason, I had been thinking about making them lately. They always look so cute in the grocery store, like little baby cabbages.
I don’t know what it was. I just wanted to try them. I mentioned this to a friend, and she convinced me that I would definitely like them. She was so convincing, that I picked up a kilo at the store the other day.
Of course, I had no idea what to do with them. I figured they were basically little cabbages, so I treated them as such. A bit of mustard, a lot of bacon. I even added some soy sauce for a little umami. Of course, there had to be garlic or I wouldn’t be me.

Here’s what you’ll need to make them




How to make sautéed brussels sprouts
Overall, I tried to keep the ingredients simple to really play up the good aspects of the Brussels sprouts and minimize the potentially bitter flavors. What resulted was nothing short of perfection – at least in my opinion. If you’ve never had or liked Brussels sprouts before, you must give these a try. I think they will convert you into a sprouts fan.

FAQs and tips on making sautéed brussels sprouts
You are going to want to balance out the flavors with salt and acid. This will help prevent your brussels sprouts from becoming bitter.
The key is really to have enough oil to crisp them up in the pan but not enough to make them soggy. Try not to over crowd them in the pan as well.
No, you do not have to peel them, but it is a good idea to remove the outer layer just like you would with a cabbage or a head of lettuce.

More dairy free vegetable sides you will love
- Sautéed cauliflower with tahini and cilantro
- Spicy honey brussels sprouts
- Microwaved steamed broccoli
- Italian green beans
Other savory side dishes you should try
- Easy coconut rice
- Wild rice pilaf
- Seasoned roasted potato wedges
- Mexican street corn salad with cucumber

Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
These sautéed brussels sprouts with bacon are the best. A bit of mustard, a lot of bacon with some soy sauce for a little umami then sautéed with garlic for a crispy savory side dish. This recipe will convince brussels sprout skeptics just how good they can be!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chopped bacon pieces or lardons
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts, halved and sliced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- Black pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet or frying pan, heat olive oil, garlic and bacon pieces to medium-high. Sauté until the bacon is cooked through, stirring frequently to prevent the garlic from burning, about 5 minutes.
- Add Brussels sprouts, soy sauce, mustard, sugar and pepper, to taste. Stir to coat, and continue cooking until Brussels sprouts are tender, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Sautéed brussels sprouts, brussels sprouts, brussels sprouts with bacon
Last Updated on January 20, 2023 by Melissa Belanger
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