Sauteed Garlic Bacon Brussel Sprouts

For all of my life I had been telling myself that I did not like brussel sprouts. Why? I really have no idea. I think because as a little kid that seems to be a vegetable that would taste nasty. Well, I decided that I am being stupid and you don't know if you like something until you try it. I had been told to try them at a restaurant first before trying to make them at home, so I decided what better place to try them for the first time than at Ruth Chris Steak House while on my recent trip to Chicago. They prepared theirs with bacon and as I have come to find out seems to be a very common and easy way to make them. So if you haven't already guessed it turns out they are actually very tasty and I was an idiot for not trying them sooner! Since then, I decided that I can make at home, so here is my recipe for Sautéed Garlic Bacon Brussel Sprouts.

Sautéed Garlic Bacon Brussel Sprouts:

 

Ingredients:

4 -5 cups brussel sprouts (cut in half and ends removed)

5 strips of bacon, cubed (unless you like a little more)

1 1/2 teaspoon of chopped garlic

1/4 cup water

Salt and Pepper to taste

 

Directions:

1. In a large pan over medium/high heat, cook your bacon until it starts to brown.

2. Add garlic to the bacon and cook for 1 minute.

3. Add brussel sprouts to pan and toss gently to coat them with bacon grease, allowing them to cook for 2- 4 minutes, stirring every minute to prevent burning.  

4. Pour water into the pan, cover and allow to cook until the water has evaporated.

- You want them to still be green but soft. I use a fork to test mine, if I can pierce them then they are done. If not I add a little more water and allow them to cook until soft and green. -

5. Lastly, add salt and pepper to taste and enjoy!

Lots of Love, Natalie

 

Healthy Teriyaki Chicken and Garlic Spinach

Ingredients:

 

Boneless, Skinless, Chicken Breasts (however many you want)

Olive Oil

Teriyaki Sauce

4 cups fresh Spinach

3 cloves of Garlic, diced

1 large Shallot, diced

 

Chicken Recipe:

 

1. In a saute pan heat olive oil and teriyaki sauce on medium heat

2. Add chicken breast once it is warm

3. Cook until chicken the center registers 160 degrees

4. The Teriyaki slowly starts to coat the chicken like a glaze

 

Clean Eating Garlic Spinach:

 

1. In a saute pan place the shallot and garlic with olive oil

2. Saute for 1-2 minutes

3. Add the Spinach and cook until it is properly wilted

(Serves 2)

 

 

Enjoy this simple yet healthy meal! See you tomorrow! Stay Healthy!

 

 

 

Lots of Love,  Natalie

Baked Garlic Brown Sugar Chicken

I had pinned this recipe to my Pinterest food board awhile ago and I decided it seemed very easy and fast. Along with being fast and very easy it is also very inexpensive (who doesn’t love that?). The only thing you will probably have to pick up at the store is just the garlic and the chicken.

Ingredients: Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, Garlic, Brown Sugar, Olive Oil, Salt, and Pepper

Honestly, when I read this recipe I wasn’t sure how Garlic and Brown Sugar would taste together. Surprisingly it is actually pretty tasty. The brown sugar makes this recipe pretty sweet so I suggest trying to balance out all the sweet with something salty.

With that being said I complimented mine with some cheesy rice and asparagus. If you do try this recipe I would suggest lining your baking dish with tin foil for an easy clean up. Enjoy!

Lots of Love,  Natalie