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These Shredded Brussel Sprouts recipe comes in a Bacon and Balsamic dressing and makes for an excellent side dish to just about any meal.
SHREDDED BRUSEEL SPROUTS RECIPE
If you liked my other Bacon and Brussel Sprout recipe, then your sure to like this recipe for shreddedBrussel Sprouts with Bacon and Balsamic.
Now, I don’t normally make claims like this, because everyone has different tastes right?
But seriously who doesn’t like bacon? Then adding it to brussels is just a match made in heaven, I could eat this all day everyday. And I’m sure most people could too!
Think Christmas and thanksgiving side dish with this recipe!
Not cooking for a crowd? Well then cut the recipe in half if you want, by why would you want too?
You can have this for lunch over the next few days, just store any leftovers in a sealable container and enjoy. It’s even good cold, but serving it warm is certainly best.
BENEFITS OF BRUSSEL SPROUTS
Did you know that Brussel Sprouts are packed full of nutrients?
Such as vitamin C and vitamin K, folate, manganese, vitamin B6, dietary fiber, choline, copper, vitamin B1, potassium, phosphorus and omega-3 fatty acids.
So don’t feel bad for adding bacon to them to enhance their flavor, after all the same amount of bacon in this recipe is similar to that of a large pizza.
You are allowed to indulge once in awhile right?
This a true one pot dish, that anyone can prepare in a cinch.
CAN SHREDDED BRUSSLE SPROUTS BE FROZEN
Yes, just make sure you are you wash and dry them before freezing.
HOW SHRED BRUSSEL SPROUTS
The best way to shred Brussel sprouts is in a food processor. Set it to shave!
Just make sure you pre wash them and trim off the bad ends before placing in the food processor.
WILL SHREDDED BRUSSEL SPROUTS TURN BROWN
No, not if your cooking them the day of.
Wash and trim the ends off the Brussels, then cut in half before placing in the food processor.
Thanks to my Hamilton Food Processor shredding these Brussels was a Breeze.
HOW TO MAKE SHREDDED BRUSSEL SPROUTS
Start by sauteing the chopped bacon, once it is cooked but not fully caramelized add in the garlic and sauté for 2 minutes till fragrant. Then add in the shredded brussels.
Season with salt and pepper and add in the balsamic vinegar, butter and saute till the brussels are cooked as you like.
Looking for another more Brussel Sprout recipe? I have some more tasty ones below.
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This Tortellini Mushroom Recipe is absolutely delicious! Made with brown mushrooms, cheese tortellini.
This pasta dish is quick and easy to make and can be served any night of the week.
If you are looking for a vegetarian dish for tonight’s dinner and love mushrooms, then your in for a treat!
How to make Tortellini Mushroom Recipe
To make this dish you will simply start by cooking the pasta according to the package instructions.
While the tortellini is cooking, you can add 2 tbsp of butter to a non stick frying pan and add in the sliced mushrooms.
Sauté then with fresh rosemary and salt and pepper till browned and soft.
Now all you will have to do is add in the balsamic vinegar and bring to a simmer for 2 minutes before adding back in the cooked tortellini and parmesan cheese.
Toss everything together and enjoy your mushroom feast!
This recipe can be made vegan instead of just vegetarian if you want.
However you would want to replace the butter, parmesan cheese and cream with vegan options of course.
And of course you can use “gluten free” pasta if your on such a diet.
So really there is no excuse to not indulging once in a while in such an amazing dish.
Dinner for 2 never looked so Tasty!
Squeeze the juice from a lemon overtop before serving and you will be in mushroom pasta heaven… Bone appetit!
Looking for a NEW MEAL PREP option for the week. This recipe is perfect for that 🙂
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This Mushroom Ravioli has a fantastic balance of flavors that is not at all overpowering but rather savory.
This type of Ravioli is defiantly for those with a more sophisticate palette.
Let’s face it most of us had our first taste of Ravioli from a can, sorry Chef Boyardee.
You were okay as a kid, but now I have refined my taste and require my Ravioli made the real way.
WHAT IS MUSHROOM RAVIOLI
It is an Italian dish that is cooked on the stovetop.
DINNER FOR 2
Be sure to add the goat cheese, because it really blends with the vegetable stock.
Along with some butter and balsamic vinegar base to create the most delicious blend of flavor.
WHAT GOES WITH MUSHROOM RAVIOLI
A glass of white wine or white grape juice!
HOW TO MAKE MUSHROOM RAVIOLI RECIPE
Start with a pre packaged ravioli like Olivieri mushroom
MUSHROOM RAVIOLI SAUCE RECIPE
Butter
Olive oil
Fresh sliced mushrooms
Goat or parmesan cheese
Garlic powder
Onion Powder
Salt n pepper to taste
Go ahead and add some spinach to this dish if desired, that would go really well in here too.
WHAT TO MAKE WITH RAVIOLI RECIPE
Spinach
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This healthy Roasted Beet Feta Salad is made with fresh Beets, spinach, walnuts and comes with a warm honey beet salad dressing recipe.
Roasted beet salad has always been a crowd pleasure in our home. And I’m more than certain it will be in yours too!
Looking for some more popular salad recipes that are just as good as this Roasted Beet Feta Salad? Then you will want to try myBest Bean Saladand my Chicken Pea Pasta.
IS BEET SALAD HEALTHY
Yes very, beets contain lots of nutrients such as fiber folate (vitamin B9), manganese, potassium, iron, and vitamin C.
Also make sure that you don’t throw out the beet greens!!
The stems and leafs are even edible so nothing has to go to waist here!
WHAT I LOVE ABOUT BEETS
They are super nutritious for you because they are very low in cholesterol and saturated fat.
WHAT DRESSING FOR BEET SALAD
BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE DRESSING
Pour your Balsamic Vinegar into a bowl.
Then warm up the honey in the microwave for a few seconds. Preferably use natural honey (most European markets sell the real stuff)
Next smash in the roasted garlic into the honey and pour into a small bowl.
Mix/Whisk well adding a pinch of salt & pepper.
Pour over your finished salad.
HOW TO ROAST BEETS
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Then wrap the beets with the skin on in aluminum foil and place on the medium shelve in oven.
Do the same for the garlic, roast it in it’s skin.
Then bake for 40-45 minutes till fork tender.
HOW TO PREPARE BEET SALAD
Once they have baked remove the foil with an oven mitt (be careful there hot) and let it cool slightly enough so you can peel off the skin.
Peel off the beets in a clean sink, this way there will be little mess.
Tossing the skins once it is all done!
Slice into 1/4-inch thick slices, and chop in quarters.
Top with toasted walnuts, feta cheese, salad mix and your pre – made dressing.
Serve warm and enjoy!
HOW TO TOAST WALNUTS
Toast the walnuts in a pan with a little olive oil till browned and fragrant for a couple mins.
You can also toast them in the oven if you prefer.
Are you ready for a BURST OF FLAVORS!
ARE ROASTING BEETS GOOD FOR YOU
Raw is best, however if your roasting them in tinfoil you are still preserving the nutrients. Vs boiling them away!
Plus roasting beets brings out their flavor! When choosing beets to roast, look for the small to medium ones as they will roast quicker.
CAN ROASTED BEETS BE FROZEN
Defiantly, and they taste just as good once thawed. Just do not reheat them as they become to mushy for this salad.
ROASTED BEET FETA SALAD
Contains just a few fresh simple ingredients of freshly roasted beets, feta cheese, fresh spinach and chopped walnuts.
Then is served with a lovely balsamic dressing that your sure to love.
MAKING A BEET SALAD GREAT FOR DIABETICS
Beets also contain a very good source of nutrients such as dietary fiber, folate, vitamin B and cooper, iron and magnesium, potassium and manganese and vitamin C.
If that is not a reason to eat more beets, than I don’t know what is!
The best time of year to find fresh beets is end summer!
So if you have a local farmers market, be sure to check them out for some fresh beets.
CAN I USED FROZEN BEETS FOR BEET SALAD
Yes, you will want to start with raw beets and place them in the oven on a baking sheet or in tinfoil.
Baking them till fork tender, which ruffly takes 40 mins at 400f.
Then let them cool down before, slicing and freezing in appropriate freezer bags.
Then once your ready to use them. Make sure to allow them to fully defrost on the counter or in the fridge for 24 hours.
Reheating them though can make them soggy!
So it is best you serve them with a hot dressing.
BEET SALAD WITH FETA CHEESE AND WALNUTS
Is sure something special and can be served just about anytime of the year!
Once you start to learn to prepare and cook fresh beets.
You may find yourself loving everything about them.
Below you will find some recipes, that I think would go well right alongside this salad.
IS BEET SALAD KETO
Yes beets, walnuts and everything in this salad is keto
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This super simple to make Balsamic Rosemary Pork Tenderloin will save you from cooking in the kitchen all day.
Wanting to serve this with some rice or potatoes? Feel free to add 1/2 cup of chicken stock to this recipe and that will create more of a broth at the end.
I saw a similar recipe done by Rachel Ray a while back and knew it was only a matter of time before I gave it a go!
Paired this delicious tenderloin with a bunch of brussel sprouts, they go great well with balsamic vinegar.
You can always try asparagus, carrots or potatoes as well.
There really is not much too it, your basically seasoning the tenderloin and then stuffing it with some fresh garlic and rosemary.
Then drizzling more olive oil over top and balsamic vinegar which helps to caramelize the meat.
Then place into a oven safe dish and baking it along with your favorite vegetable of choice.
Easy peezie weeknight dinner that can easily feed a family of 3.
Wanting to feed more people simply double up the recipe with my easy to use recipe adjust above.
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This Balsamic Portobello Pasta is 100% vegan and can be pulled together in no time at all.
You can use just about any pasta for this recipe, I like to use fettuccine. You are sure to feel amazing after eating this and trust me you won’t miss the meat in this recipe.
Because those portobello mushrooms are packed with full of vitamins and minerals along with protein and are high in fiber.
This dish is tossed in a healthy olive oil, balsamic dressing. So if you looking for a quick and healthy vegan meal for tonight, you just found it!
Go ahead and make some meal preps with this if you want as well.
Sometimes I will double the recipe and pack a few for the weeks ahead.
However make sure to add in the tomatoes the day of, otherwise they will go to soft if stored diced in those bowls for a few days.
What can be easier than this dish? Feel free to add some cooked kale to this pasta if you would prefer that too parsley.
This pasta dish can be enjoyed pretty much any time of year, so go ahead and give it a try. I’m sure your going to love it!
Looking for a Awesome drink recipe to serve with dish? Try my “Raspberry sweet tea” that is made with agave nectar or honey.
Note: You can always toss in some Parmesan cheese if desired.
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This Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Soup is a family favorite in my house. I like to prepare a big pot of this soup and will enjoy it over a few days.
WHAT IS CABBAGE ROLL SOUP
It has all the same ingredients that cabbage rolls would have with stock to make it a soup.
It basically a cabbage roll done the lazy way, meaning we are not rolling the ingredients into a pre cooked cabbage leaf.
Instead we are throwing all those ingredients into a soup rather than rolling them up neat and tidy.
CAN CABBAGE ROLL SOUP BE FROZEN
Yes, it stores well as leftovers and freezes very well!
Cabbage roll soup is one of those staple soups that everyone should have in there recipe books.
It can be very healthy for you depending on the quality of ingredients you choose to use.
WHAT IS IN CABBAGE ROLL SOUP
I like to use:
Organic grass fed beef
Beef Stock
Whole canned tomatoes
Cabbage
1 fresh tomato
Tomato Juice
Rice
Spices
Did you know whole canned tomatoes are much better than the chopped ones?
Yes it’s true. You can read learn more about that topic on thekitchn.com
This recipe can stretch too and feed allot of people, so feel free to make a few pots and freeze them for easy enjoyment over the colder months.
IS CABBAGE ROLL SOUP KETO FRIENDLY
Yes, it is low in carbs.
HOW TO MAKE CABBAGE ROLL SOUP
This soup can be done on the stove top as I did or if your pressed for time in your slow cooker.
Whichever method you choose, I am sure this one will be something your family enjoys!
Also to save some times, feel free to use your food processor to chop the cabbage .
You can use the shred option which will give you more of a shredded cabbage in the soup.
Notes: Keep in mind, as with all my recipes. If you want to make more or less of this soup, simple adjust the serving size in the ingredients section above and the servings will automatically adjust for you. This soup can store in the fridge for up to 3 days and or freeze for up to 3 months.
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