Amazing Low Carb Keto Bacon Brussels Sprouts

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These Keto Brussels Sprouts with Bacon make a delicious low-carb side dish to any meal! Crispy, and all around perfect you’re going to love this recipe!

Amazing Low Carb Keto Bacon Brussels Sprouts

Keto Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

Looking for a low carb side dish that is easy to make and will win you over? Try these Keto Brussels Sprouts with Bacon! They’re guaranteed to be a hit.

Are brussel sprouts good for weight loss?

Brussel sprouts are a cruciferous vegetable which contain large amounts of antioxidants, fiber, folate, and potassium. They are also rich in vitamin K1. However, these vegetables are not necessarily good for weight loss because they’re high in calories and may increase hunger.

Are sprouts OK on keto diet?

Yes, Brussel sprouts are allowed on keto diet.

Are brussel sprouts OK for diabetics?

Brussel sprouts are a healthy vegetable that is also very low in sugar. Diabetics should be able to enjoy this delicious green, without worry of increasing their blood sugar levels.

Is eating Brussel sprouts everyday good for you?

This is a difficult question to answer, but it’s possible that eating brussel sprouts everyday could be good for you. It all depends on how much of them you’re eating and if eating them everyday would be sustainable for you.

How many carbs do cooked brussel sprouts have?

Brussel sprouts have roughly 25 calories and 2 grams of carbs per serving.

How many carbs per serving in these keto Brussel Sprouts with Bacon?

Do Brussel sprouts burn belly fat?

Just like any other food, brussel sprouts contain a certain amount of fat. However, they also contain a lot of fiber and protein, which help to move the food through your digestive system.

What pairs with Brussels sprouts?

Brussels sprouts are a member of the Brassica oleracea family, which is called cabbage. They are often served as a side dish for holiday dinner like Thanksgiving and Christmas.

These keto Brussel sprouts are a great side dish for any holiday dinner. They can be paired with Instant Pot ribs, corned beef, low carb chicken and Easter lamb to make the perfect meal.

Amazing Low Carb Keto Bacon Brussels Sprouts

Keto Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

Make your favorite dishes keto-friendly by swapping out ingredients. Brussels sprouts are packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber that are perfect for the keto diet.

With bacon, avocado oil, and a dash of salt & pepper, you’ll have a healthy keto Brussels sprouts dish that will satisfy your taste buds without destroying your diet.

Keto Brussels Sprouts with Bacon is an easy way to fit your favorite foods into your keto lifestyle. Here are the ingredients to make this low carb side dish.

Brussel Sprouts – You can use fresh or frozen brussel spouts for this keto side dish.

Oil – You can use low carb friendly oil like avocado oil or olive oil. Also, you can use a spray of oil to make the instant pot non-stick when you saute. You do not need a ton of oil since you will be cooking bacon. You could skip it if wipe the instant pot with the bacon beforehand.

Garlic – Take this low carb side dish up a notch by adding fresh pressed garlic. You can also use frozen or jar garlic if you do not have access to fresh.

Onion – Onions are a healthy vegetable, and they’re often used as a staple in many different types of recipes.

Unlike most vegetables, they don’t have many calories. In fact, one onion only has about 25 calories.

Many people love onions for their flavor and versatility. They are great on a keto diet, but you cannot go overboard with them.

Bacon – Bacon is one of the most popular foods in the world. It’s also considered to be unhealthy, but if you are on a keto diet it may not be so bad. Bacon can make an excellent addition to any keto breakfast, lunch, dinner or even dessert.

Spices – Salt and pepper are the perfect spices for this dish. You do not need to add a ton of spices since the bacon flavor is very strong on its own.

Water – The water with the steamer basket in the instant pot is the best way to steam these Brussel sprouts.

How to Cook these Brussel Sprouts with Bacon?

This recipe is made in a pressure cooker called an Instant Pot. You can also steam the Brussel sprouts on the stove or in the microwave and saute everything in a pan on the stove if you do not have a pressure cooker like an Instant Pot or Ninja Foodi.

What is an Instant Pot?

An Instant Pot is a multitasking kitchen appliance that can cook food in several ways, including pressure cooking, slow cooker or rice cooking.

The Instant Pot has become the most popular electric pressure cooker on the market. When using this appliance, cooking time is cut in half and it’s easy to cook with less liquid than traditional methods because of its safety features.

It can be used for so many different dishes including meats, vegetables, soups or stews and desserts like cheesecake or low carb keto bacon Brussels sprouts!

How to Cook Brussel Sprouts with Bacon?

Wash and trim Brussels Sprouts, you can leave them whole or cut them in half.

Slice Brussel Sprouts

Pour the water into the Instant Pot.

Use a steamer basket or place the Instant Pot trivet into the instant pot liner pot.

Add the Brussels Sprouts on top of the trivet or steamer basket.

Brussel Sprouts

Close the Instant Pot lid and set the vent to sealing.

Press Manual, high pressure, and set time to 3 minutes.

When the Instant Pot beeps, release the pressure valve with a quick release and remove lid.

Remove brussels sprouts and set aside.

Using pot holders, remove liner and drain water.

Put the Instant Pot liner pot back in the Instant Pot and set to Saute.

When the Instant Pot reads Hot, pour in oil.

Add onion, garlic, and bacon.

Add onions and bacon into instant pot

Cook until the bacon is browned and to the desired crispness.

Add brussels sprouts back to the liner, mix, and saute for 3-4 minutes

Cancel the Saute, remove the Brussel sprouts, and serve hot.

Amazing Low Carb Keto Bacon Brussels Sprouts

Low Carb Keto Bacon Brussels Sprouts

Yield: 16 Ounces

Ingredients

  • 12 oz Brussels sprouts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • ½ onion, chopped
  • 6 slices of bacon, sliced
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

  1. Wash and trim Brussels Sprouts, you can leave them whole or cut them in half.
  2. Pour the water into the Instant Pot.
  3. Use a steamer basket or place the Instant Pot trivet into the instant pot liner pot
  4. Add the Brussels Sprouts on top of the trivet or steamer basket.
  5. Close the Instant Pot lid and set the vent to sealing.
  6. Press Manual, high pressure, and set time to 3 minutes.
  7. When the Instant Pot beeps, release the pressure valve with a quick release and remove lid.
  8. Remove Brussel sprouts and set aside.
  9. Using pot holders, remove liner and drain water.
  10. Put the Instant Pot liner pot back in the Instant Pot and set to Saute.
  11. When the Instant Pot reads Hot, pour in oil.
  12. Add in the chopped onion, garlic, and bacon.
  13. Cook until the bacon is browned and to the desired crispness.
  14. Add Brussel sprouts back to the liner, mix, and saute for 3-4 minutes
  15. Cancel the Saute, remove the Brussel sprouts, and serve hot.

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