Brussels sprouts with hazelnuts and bacon

Brussels sprouts are the number one most hated vegetable. The poor little sprout has had very bad press, mostly because it can be tough to cook well.

Brussels sprouts with hazelnuts and bacon

SERVES

6

PEOPLE

PREP TIME

5

MINUTES

COOKING TIME

30

MINUTES

Ingredients

  • 500g Brussels sprouts, cleaned and trimmed

  • 25g butter

  • 60ml chicken stock

  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

  • 50g hazelnuts

  • 6 slices lightly smoked streaky bacon — approximately 110g

  • 40g soft pale brown sugar

  • To garnish:

  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

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