Creamy Keto Brussel Sprouts Recipe {with bacon} (2024)

FAQs

How many carbs are in Brussels sprouts cooked with bacon? ›

These pan fried Brussel sprouts and bacon make for a quick low carb side dish. With just 5 net carbs per serving, these are perfect served alongside a steak or some grilled chicken. Plus, adding bacon is the easiest way to get my family to eat their veggies!

Despite their pretty low net carb count, eating too many brussels sprouts could potentially kick you out of ketosis if it pushes you over your daily carb limit. So, eating in moderation, say 100-150g per day, is ideal.

The soak time tenderizes the sprouts so the middles are softer. Don't worry, they won't be soggy! I would never do that to you. If, like me, you don't mind some chew to your sprouts, you don't need to soak the Brussels sprouts prior to cooking.

Parboiling Brussels sprouts before frying is a good technique to ensure they cook evenly and become tender on the inside while allowing for a crispy exterior when fried. However, it's not always necessary but we think it works here to create a soft middle and crisp exterior in the pan.

Good for lower carb diets

Like most Brassica veggies (think broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower), brussels sprouts are fairly low in carbs. A cup offers about 14 grams of total carbs, but just 8 grams of net carbs since it also contains 6 grams of fiber. Good news, if you're following a low carb or keto diet!

Brussels sprouts are another tasty cruciferous vegetable. A half-cup (78-g) serving of cooked Brussels sprouts contains 6 g of carbs, 2 g of which are fiber. It also provides 53% of the DV for vitamin C and 91% of the DV for vitamin K.

You do not have to limit vegetables if you are on the keto diet or are considering it. Plenty of low-carb vegetable options include arugula, asparagus, bell peppers, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, kale, mushrooms, spinach, and tomatoes.

Eating Brussels sprouts is generally a healthy choice, as they are a good source of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. However, eating a excessive amount of any single food regularly may not be advisable, as it can lead to an imbalance in your diet. Variety is key to a well-rounded, balanced diet.

Can You Eat Bacon On a Keto Diet? While you may not think of bacon as diet food, most types of bacon fit perfectly into a keto diet plan since they're low in carbs yet high in protein and fat. That means bacon is perfect for snacking on in the afternoon or mixing into your chicken dinner dish for some extra flavoring.

To maximize the flat areas, which get the most crispy surface area, cut your Brussels sprouts in half. If your Brussels sprouts are very small, you can leave them whole (and if they are very large, quarter them).

Why won't my brussel sprouts get crispy? ›

If you want your roasted Brussels sprouts to be seriously crispy, you need to crank up the heat. Roasting at a low temperature won't allow them to brown properly, so you want to get that oven nice and hot before tossing in your baking sheet. Follow this tip: Roast Brussels sprouts at a minimum of 400°F.

Your first step should always be to blanch the brussels sprouts. This is basically when they get submerged in boiling water just for a few minutes, not until they're fully cooked, but just enough to take away some of the bitterness. Blanching also softens them and preserves their beautiful bright green color.

Prepare the vegetables: leave them whole or cut them in half if large, then blanch them in salted boiling water until crisp-tender (al dente), about 4 min. Drain well, then serve.

Moisture is the enemy of crispiness.

There's nothing wrong with soft and chewy Brussels, but if your goal is the type of crispy Brussels that they're serving at your favorite bistro you MUST thoroughly dry the surface of the sprouts before sautéing and/or roasting them. If they are wet they will steam instead of crisp.

Can you freeze raw Brussels sprouts without blanching? You can you freeze uncooked Brussels sprouts, but you'll need to be aware that they may be a little softer than if you blanched them (so keep an eye on the cooking time). Plus, they won't keep in the freezer for as long.

1 cup of cooked Brussels sprouts contains : 56.2 calories. 0.78 g of fat. 11.08 g of carbohydrate.

How many carbs in brussels sprouts cooked? After you cook them, will brussels sprouts carb count stay low? Yes! A half-cup serving of boiled brussels sprouts contains 5.5 grams total carbs and 3.5 grams net carbs [*].

Morning Fresh Brussel Sprouts (6 pieces) contains 8g total carbs, 5g net carbs, 0g fat, 3g protein, and 45 calories.

Fresh & Easy Brussels Sprouts With Bacon (0.67 cup) contains 9g total carbs, 5g net carbs, 9g fat, 7g protein, and 130 calories.