Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Balsamic

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Ingredients
  • 2 cups Water
  • 12 ounces fresh Brussels sprouts
  • 5 slices bacon
  • 2 tablespoons chives
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
  • Place a vegetable steamer basket with legs in the Instant Pot. Add the water to the pot.
  • Add Brussels sprouts to pot, arranging evenly in the steamer basket.
  • Secure the lid on the pot. Close the pressure-release valve. Select manual and cook at high pressure for 2 minutes. When cooking is complete, use a quick release to depressurize. Press cancel.
  • Transfer Brussels sprouts to a medium bowl. Remove steamer basket from pot; pour water from the pot. Wipe pot dry.
  • Select sauté and adjust to normal. Add half of the Brussels sprouts and half of the bacon to the pot.
  • Cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until sprouts are browned and bacon is crisp, stirring occasionally.
  • Transfer sprouts and bacon to a serving dish; cover to keep warm. Repeat with remaining sprouts and bacon.
  • Add to serving dish with first half of sprouts and bacon. Press cancel.
  • Sprinkle sprouts with chives and drizzle with vinegar; sprinkle with pepper and salt. Toss quickly to coat. Serve immediately.
  • *TIP: If your steamer basket doesn’t have legs, place the trivet in the pot first, then place steamer basket on top of it.
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