BRUSSELS SPROUTS GREEN BEANS AND MAPLE BACON

Brussels Sprouts Green Beans and Maple Bacon image

Brussels Sprouts, Blue Lake Green Beans and Thick Maple Bacon are braised in Vegetable Stock with Fresh Herbs. The Sweet Chili Sauce makes adds a savory flavor to complete the dish.

Provided by Potagekempcc

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 lb maple bacon (Thick)
2 bay leaves
1 cup maui onion (Chopped)
2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
1 cup zinfandel
8 cups homemade chicken stock
2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
2 lbs Brussels sprouts (Trimmed)
2 lbs green beans (Blue Lake & Trimmed)
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
4 tablespoons fresh thyme (Chopped)
4 tablespoons fresh marjoram (Chopped)
4 tablespoons fresh cilantro (Chopped)
4 tablespoons fresh chives (Chopped)
4 tablespoons fresh curly-leaf parsley (Chopped)
2 lemons (Zested & Juiced)

Steps:

Heat olive oil in a braising pan, add bacon and bay leaves. Cook bacon until tender and remove grease except for 2-tablespoons. Add Maui onion and garlic. Saute' 2-3 minutes.
Add Zinfandel Wine and reduce by one half.
Add chicken stock, sweet chili sauce, Brussels sprouts, Blue Lake Green Beans, sea salt, white pepper and stir the vegetables.
Add fresh herbs and bring to a full boil. Reduce to a simmer for 20-minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Season with fine sea salt and white pepper to taste. Add fresh lemon juice, lemon zest and stir vegetables.
Serve in warm bowls.
Garnish with Fresh Parsley Sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 629.5, Fat 41.1, SaturatedFat 12.9, Cholesterol 54.8, Sodium 3150.6, Carbohydrate 31.6, Fiber 9.6, Sugar 10.8, Protein 31.2