Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Garlic, and Shallots

This simple side dish, from Cooking Light magazine, has a lot of flavor from only five ingredients and is low in calories and a good source of protein and fiber.

Ingredients

• 6 slices center-cut bacon, chopped
• 1/2 cup sliced shallot (about1 large)
• 1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
• 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 3/4 cup lower-sodium chicken broth
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add bacon, and sauté for 5 minutes or until bacon begins to brown. Remove pan from heat. Remove the bacon from pan with a slotted spoon, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in pan (discard the remaining drippings).
2. Return pan to medium-high heat, and stir in bacon, shallot, and Brussels sprouts; sauté 4 minutes. Add garlic, and sauté for 4 minutes or until garlic begins to brown, stirring frequently. Add the chicken broth, and bring to a boil. Cook for 2 minutes or until the broth mostly evaporates and the sprouts are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in salt and pepper.

Makes 6 servings (approximately 2/3 cup each) with 90 calories, 2 g fat, 14 g carbohydrates, 263 mg sodium, 5 g fiber, and 60 mg calcium.