*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                       The Best Brussels Sprouts

Recipe By     : A Well-Seasoned Appetite, Molly O'Neill
Serving Size  : 10   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Vegetables

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  6      slices        bacon, cut across into 1/4" pieces
    1/2  cup           pine nuts
  2 1/2  pounds        Brussels sprouts, halved, cored, -- & cut into quarters
  2      teaspoons     minced garlic
  1      cup           carrots -- very finely diced
  2      teaspoons     kosher salt
                       freshly ground pepper -- to taste
    1/4  cup           Italian parsley -- chopped

    Put the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat and cook until the
fat is rendered.  Add the pine nuts and cook until the bacon is crisp and
the nuts are golden, about 1 minute.  Add the Brussels sprouts and the
garlic, cover, and cok, shaking the pan, until the Brussels sprouts are
wilted but still bright green and crisp, about 1 minute.  Add the carrots
and cook for 1 mintue longer.  Stir in the salt, pepper, and chopped
parsley.  Serve warm.

Serves 10 to 12 as a side dish.

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