Curried bacon sprouts
500 gram brussels sprouts trimmed, halved
50 gram butter chopped
2 rindless bacon rashers finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 cup pinenuts
10 mins preparation
15 mins cooking
In a saucepan of boiling water, blanch sprouts 4-5 minutes, until almost tender.
Drain well.
In a large frying pan, melt half the butter on high.
Saute bacon 2-3 minutes, until lightly golden.
Add sprouts and reduce heat to medium.
Saute 4-5 minutes, until lightly caramelised. Stir in curry powder and pine nuts and cook 1 minute more, until fragrant and nuts are lightly toasted.
Add remaining butter to pan and toss through.
Season to taste.