Instant Pot Bacon Lemon Brussels Sprouts
"These brussels sprouts are a cinch to make, thanks to the Instant Pot. They're packed with so much flavor because of the bacon and fresh lemon juice!"
photo by Jonathan Melendez
- Ready In:
- 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
- 2 lbs Brussels sprouts, cut in half
- 1 1⁄2 cups water
- 6 slices bacon, diced
- 2 medium shallots, thinly sliced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
directions
- Place a steamer basket inside of a 6-quart or larger Instant Pot. Pour in the water and then add the Brussels sprouts. Lock the lid and make sure the vent is set to seal. Cook on high pressure for 2 minutes. Once done, manually release the pressure until all the steam has been released and the lid has unlocked. If you allow the pressure to release naturally, the sprouts will become mushy.
- Carefully open the lid, remove the steamer basket with the sprouts and set aside. Drain the liquid from the inner bowl and return to the pressure cooker. Press the sauté function and add the bacon. Cook, stirring often, until the bacon has browned. Stir in the shallots and garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until softened. Add the Brussels sprouts and sauté for a minute longer. Season the sprouts with lemon juice, salt and black pepper. Turn off the machine and serve immediately.
Questions & Replies
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What about the butter? And can you use frozen Brussels sprouts? Thanks.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Jonathan Melendez
North Hollywood, California
Jonathan Melendez is a passionate author, food photographer, cook, baker, and recipe developer whose blog, The Candid Appetite, has appeared prominently on such sites as, BonAppetite, People, Cosmopolitan, The Kitchn, Today, The Cooking Channel, Food52 and Joy the Baker. He has created and photographed recipes for Idaho Potato Commission, Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, American Butter Institute and Jones Dairy Farm, to name a few. He lives in Los Angeles, CA.
