Brussels sprouts may resemble tiny cabbages, but they can be delicious little flavor bombs! Roast or sauté them with crispy bacon, garlic, and sweet onion for a savory side dish that complements beef, pork, or nearly any favorite meal. Try roasting them until lightly crisp, tossing them with bold seasonings, or adding them to a colorful dinner bowl. With a dash of creativity, these nutritious vegetables can steal the spotlight. For a festive Thanksgiving, Christmas, or holiday dinner, stir in jewel-like pomegranate seeds for a bright, cheerful finish.

Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon
• ½ cup sweet onion, diced
• 1/2 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
• 4 garlic cloves, grated
• 1/2 cup fat-free chicken broth
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or Korean pepper powder
• 1 tablespoon red currant jelly

Directions

1. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook until it begins to brown. Remove the skillet from the heat. Transfer the bacon to a plate, reserving 1 tablespoon of drippings in the skillet; discard the rest.
2. Chop bacon into small pieces
3. Return the pan to medium-high heat. Add the bacon, onion, and Brussels sprouts, and cook for 4 minutes, stirring often.
4. Lower the heat. Add garlic and sauté for 4 minutes, stirring often, until it begins to brown.
5. Add the chicken broth and bring it to a boil. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has nearly evaporated and the sprouts are crisp-tender.
6. Remove from heat; stir in salt and red pepper flakes, and toss with a tablespoon of currant jelly.

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