Author Notes
This side dish was inspired by a warm spinach salad my sister makes when the family gets together. —alsd2
Ingredients
- Brussels Sprouts
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6 cups
Brussels sprouts
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3 ounces
pancetta, roughly chopped
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1/2 cup
onion, chopped
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1 tablespoon
butter
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1 teaspoon
salt
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1/2 teaspoon
freshly ground black pepper
- Balsamic Dressing
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1
clove garlic, minced
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1/8 teaspoon
salt
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1/2 teaspoon
dijon mustard
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1/2 teaspoon
honey
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1 1/2 tablespoons
balsamic vinegar
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2 1/2 teaspoons
extra virgin olive oil
Directions
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Using the flat of a knife, mash garlic with salt to a paste. Whisk together garlic paste, mustard, honey, and vinegar, then add oil in a stream, whisking until emulsified. Let stand at room temperature until Brussels sprouts are cooked.
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Slice Brussels sprouts in half, remove cores and gently pull the leaves apart. Heat large sauté pan and add olive oil and pancetta. Render fat from pancetta until lightly crispy. Remove pancetta and reserve.
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Add onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add butter and swirl to melt. Add the Brussels sprouts and 2 tablespoons of water. Sautee over medium heat, cooking just until leaves are tender and bright green, about 6-8 minutes.
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Fold pancetta into warm greens and turn into serving bowl. Toss with dressing to taste and serve immediately.
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