Instant Pot Bacon and Brussels Sprouts

Tonight, my husband made Prime Rib.  I don’t even know how many Weight Watcher points were in that but for those counting carbs, it’s all good news!  Because of the numerous points in the Prime Rib, I decided that I needed a very healthy and low point side.  I wanted to use my Instant Pot but only had a big point recipe for the crock pot that I found at crock-pot.com.  The modifications to my Instant Pot Bacon and Brussels Sprouts make it just 1 Freestyle point and because it’s in the Instant Pot, don’t take long to cook at all!  A lot of people don’t care much for Brussels but believe me, these just might change your mind.  My husband and my 11 years old ate and loved them.  I think it’s the bacon that changes everything!

Instant Pot Bacon and Brussels Sprouts

4 Servings
1 Weight Watchers Freestyle Point

Ingredients:

• 2 slices Wright Bacon, Applewood, diced
• 1 pound(s) uncooked Brussels sprouts
• 1 shallot(s), diced
• 2 medium clove(s) garlic, chopped
• ¹⁄₂ cup(s) fat-free chicken broth
• ¹⁄₈ tsp black pepper
• ¹⁄₈ tsp table salt

Equipment:

• Instant Pot

 Directions:

1. Set the Instant Pot to Saute at normal temperature. Once hot, add the bacon. Cook, stirring as needed, until browning/crisping up. (About 7-8 minutes).

2.  Add in the brussels sprouts, shallots, and garlic.  Continue to cook for another 5 minutes, stirring as needed.

3. Pour in chicken broth, salt, and pepper.

4. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure; set timer for 3 minutes.

5. Instant release when done, stir and serve.  Enjoy!

Instant Pot Bacon and Brussels Sprouts

 

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Prep time

15 mins

Cook time

3 mins

Total time

18 mins

 

Instant Pot Bacon and Brussels Sprouts 4 Servings 1 Weight Watchers Freestyle Point

Author: Donna Anthony

Recipe type: Side Dish

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2 slices Wright Bacon, Applewood, diced
• 1 pound(s) uncooked Brussels sprouts, cleaned and cut in half
• 1 shallot(s), diced
• 2 medium clove(s) garlic , chopped
• 1⁄2 cup(s) fat-free chicken broth
• 1⁄8 tsp black pepper
• 1⁄8 tsp table salt

Directions

1. Set the Instant Pot on Saute at normal temperature. Once hot, add the bacon. Cook, stirring as needed, until browning/crisping up. (About 7 minutes).
2. Add in the brussels sprouts, shallots, and garlic.  Continue to cook for another 5 minutes, stirring as needed.
3. Pour in chicken broth, salt, and pepper.
4. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure; set timer for 3 minutes.
5. Instant release when done, stir and serve.  Enjoy!

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