Shredded carbonara sprouts
Complete your Christmas table with this creamy side dish – even sprout haters are sure to enjoy the salty, cheesy, carbonara-inspired flavour
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Prep:10 mins
Cook:20 mins
- Serves 6
- Easy
Nutrition per serving
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kcal 187
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fat 14g
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saturates 7g
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carbs 4g
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sugars 0g
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fibre 5g
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protein 8g
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salt 0.8g
Ingredients
- vegetable oil , for drizzling
- 130g smoked cubed pancetta or bacon lardons
- 600g brussels sprouts , shredded
- 100ml crème fraîche or double cream
- 10g parmesan or pecorino, finely grated, plus extra to serve
Method
Heat a drizzle of oil in a large, shallow pan over a medium heat and fry the pancetta for 8-10 mins until golden and crisp. Remove to a bowl using a slotted spoon.
Sprinkle in ¼ tsp cracked black pepper and toast in the residual fat for a minute, then stir in the sprouts and continue to cook for 10 mins until the sprouts have wilted and are tender with just a slight bite. Stir in the crème fraîche and fried pancetta, followed by the cheese. Season to taste and scatter over more cheese before serving.