BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON AND FIGS

Brussels Sprouts With Bacon and Figs image

Provided by Mark Bittman

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 to 8 ounces bacon, chopped
1 pound Brussels sprouts, stems trimmed
1 cup dried figs, stemmed and quartered
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar, or more to taste

Steps:

Put a large skillet over medium heat and add oil, then bacon. Cook, stirring occasionally, until it starts to crisp, 5 to 8 minutes.
Meanwhile, put sprouts through feed tube of a food processor equipped with a slicing attachment and shred. (You can also do this with a mandoline or a knife.)
Add sprouts, figs and 1/4 cup water to pan; sprinkle with salt and pepper, turn heat to medium, and cook, undisturbed, until sprouts and figs are nearly tender, about 5 to 10 minutes. Turn heat to medium-high and cook, stirring occasionally, until any remaining water evaporates, another 5 to 10 minutes. Add vinegar, taste, adjust seasoning and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 385, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 479 milligrams, Sugar 20 grams, TransFat 0 grams