Delicious Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Crispy Bacon and Toasted Almonds Recipe

This recipe combines the earthy taste of Brussels sprouts with the salty crunch of bacon and the nutty flavor of almonds for a delightful side dish. It's a perfect balance of textures and flavors that will impress your guests and elevate any meal.

Ingredients

• 1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and thinly sliced
• 6 slices of bacon, chopped
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until it's crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set it aside, leaving the bacon fat in the skillet.
2. Add the slivered almonds to the skillet and toast them until they're golden brown. Remove the almonds from the skillet and set them aside with the bacon.
3. Add the olive oil to the skillet and sauté the minced garlic until it's fragrant.
4. Add the shaved Brussels sprouts to the skillet and cook them until they're slightly softened, about 5-7 minutes.
5. Season the Brussels sprouts with salt and pepper, then stir in the cooked bacon and toasted almonds.
6. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, until everything is heated through and well combined.
7. Serve the shaved Brussels sprouts with bacon and almonds as a delicious and flavorful side dish.

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