Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Balsamic

After being steamed to tender perfection, the sprouts are browned with the bacon until they get a crisp, golden edge. A drizzle of balsamic vinegar adds a hint of sweetness

Cuisine

Modern

Course

Side Dish

Difficulty

Easy

Duration

30-60 min

Diet

Celiac, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Low Carb, Paleo

Cooking Technique

Sauté

Keywords

30-60 min, 4 servings, bacon, balsamic vinegar, black pepper, celiac, chives, contributed, dairy free, easy, fresh brussels sprouts, gluten free, Instant Pot Culinary Team, low carb, modern, paleo, salt, sauté, side dish, water

Servings

4 servings

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.