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Brussels Sprouts 3 Ways

Three ways to eat brussels sprouts on a keto diet, including for breakfast!
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Course Side Dish

Ingredients
  

For the Basic Bacon-Roasted Brussels Sprouts

  • 1.5 lbs brussels sprouts trimmed and halved
  • 4 slices bacon thinly sliced
  • salt and pepper to taste

For the Sweet and Spicy Mustard Sprouts

  • 1 recipe Basic Bacon-Roasted Brussels Sprouts
  • 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp Swerve Brown sugar substitute
  • 2 tbsp melted butter optional
  • 2 tsp prepared horseradish optional, see notes above

For the Brussels Sprouts Breakfast Scramble

  • 1 recipe Basic Bacon-Roasted Brussels Sprouts
  • 10 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese optional

Instructions
 

For the Basic Bacon-Roasted Brussels Sprouts

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Wash the brussels sprouts well. Trim off the ends and halve the sprouts. Scatter the brussels sprouts, along with any of the outer leaves that fall off, evenly over the cookie sheet.
  • Thinly slice 4 slices of bacon and scatter them on top of the sprouts.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, remove and stir, and return to the oven for another 15-20 minutes.
  • Macros per serving (6 servings total): 80 calories, 7 grams net carbs, 5 grams protein, 2 grams fat.

For the Sweet and Spicy Mustard Sprouts

  • Prepare the Basic Bacon-Roasted Brussels Sprouts. During the final 15 minutes of cooking, mix together the mustard, sugar substitute, and horseradish and melted butter if using. Remove the sprouts after the final fifteen minutes, toss with the sauce, and return to the oven for an additional five minutes. Serve immediately.
  • Macros per serving, without butter, 8 servings: 66 calories, 6 grams net carbs, 4 grams protein, 2 grams fat. With butter: 91 calories, 6 grams net carbs, 4 grams protein, 5 grams fat.

For the Brussels Sprouts Breakfast Scramble

  • Prepare the Basic Bacon-Roasted Brussels Sprouts.
  • In a large saucepan, melt the butter. Scramble the eggs with salt and pepper, adding the sprouts and cheese (if using) when the eggs are about 3/4 of the way cooked. Mix thoroughly and remove from heat when the eggs are firm.
  • Macros per serving (5 total): 260 calories, 7 grams net carbs, 17 grams protein, 14 grams fat.
Keyword bacon, breakfast, brussels sprouts, keto, lchf, low carb, side dish, vegetables