Sauteed Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta

These addictive Sauteed Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta are made quickly on the stovetop.  Add pancetta and pine nuts for over the top flavor that will have your whole family eating their vegetables. {keto, gluten free, whole 30, paleo}

Wouldn't it be great if your kids gobbled up brussels sprouts?

I know that's a lofty idea but these will help! These Sauteed Brussels Sprouts are cooked in a cast iron skillet with pancetta, garlic, and olive oil, then topped with pine nuts.

The combination is crazy good.

If you don't have a cast iron pan, don't worry because any nonstick skillet will do just fine.  However, I encourage you to get a cast iron skillet!  Put this one on your list ASAP.

Another trick for making these Sauteed Brussels Sprouts over the top good is cutting them into quarters. That way you have more surface area to get brown and that caramelization makes them extra yummy.

Make sure there is plenty of room in the pan so the sprouts aren't stacked on top of each other.  They have to sit on the hot pan to get browned.

Since you are browning up the pancetta first in the pan, you are basically cooking the sprouts in pancetta fat.  Dang, it's so good.

These Sauteed Brussels Sprouts make a great Thanksgiving or Christmas side dish.  They can be whipped up in about 15 minutes right before the turkey or ham comes out of the oven. They make great leftovers and I've been eating mine piled on black lentils for lunch every day. So good!

What to serve with Brussels Sprouts...

• Brown Sugar Pork Tenderloin 
• Tender London Broil
• Teriyaki Salmon
• Roasted Rosemary Lemon Chicken

Health Benefits of Brussels Sprouts

• full of antioxidants
• high fiber
• loaded with nutrients
• high in Vitamin K
• may reduce inflammation

Sauteed Brussels Sprouts

These addictive Sauteed Brussel Sprouts are made quickly on the stovetop.  Add pancetta and pine nuts for over the top flavor that will have your whole family eating their vegetables. {keto, gluten free, whole 30, paleo}

5 from 4 votes

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Keyword: sauteed brussels sprouts with pancetta

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes

Total Time: 22 minutes

Servings: 6

Calories: 77kcal

Ingredients

• 1 12 oz package of brussels sprouts, quartered
• 1 4 oz package of pancetta, diced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 3 tablespoon pine nuts
• kosher salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

• Preheat cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.  Add one tablespoon of olive oil.  Add diced pancetta and cook, stirring often until they crisp up. 
• Add another tablespoon of olive oil and add garlic and quartered brussels sprouts. Saute for about 10-12 minutes, turning every once in a while. When sprouts are tender add pine nuts and stir. 
• Add salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Fat: 8g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 29mg | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.3mg

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