Brussels sprouts with crispy bacon and lemon
Sprouts that win over doubters: browned, salty with bacon and finished with a squeeze of lemon.
- Time20 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.72 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Boil the sprouts in salted water for 3 minutes. Drain and let them steam dry.
3 min - 2
Fry the bacon in a large dry pan over a medium heat for 6 minutes, until crisp. Lift out with a slotted spoon.
6 min - 3
Add the oil to the bacon fat. Add the sprouts cut side down and cook for 5 minutes, until deeply browned.
5 min - 4
Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Return the bacon, add the lemon zest and juice and toss.
- 5
Season with black pepper and serve hot.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.