Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsThirsty LionSautéed Brussels Sprouts Recipe

Sautéed Brussels Sprouts Recipe

Inspired by Thirsty Lion
Time30m
Serves4

Sautéed with pepper bacon, red onions, olive oil, seasonings and Reggiano.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Seasoning

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Brussels Sprouts

    Trim the ends of the Brussels sprouts and remove any yellow or damaged leaves. Cut each sprout in half lengthwise.

  2. 2

    Chop the Onion

    Peel and slice the red onion into thin strips.

  3. 3

    Cook the Bacon

    In a large skillet, cook the pepper bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and place it on paper towels to drain. Leave about 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the skillet.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In the same skillet with the bacon grease, add the olive oil. Once hot, add the sliced red onion and Brussels sprouts. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to caramelize and become tender.

  2. 5

    Season the Sprouts

    Sprinkle the salt, black pepper, and garlic powder over the Brussels sprouts. Mix well to ensure even seasoning.

  3. 6

    Add the Bacon and Cheese

    Crumble the cooked pepper bacon and add it back to the skillet along with the grated Reggiano cheese. Stir to combine and let it cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and everything is heated through.

Serving

  1. 7

    Plate and Serve

    Remove from heat and transfer the sautéed Brussels sprouts to a serving dish. Enjoy as a side dish or a main vegetarian dish!

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