Roasted Brussels sprouts with sage and bacon

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 750 g Brussels sprouts
• Baking spray (fat-free cooking spray)
• 4 shallots
• 2 garlic cloves
• Salt and pepper, black
• 4 slices of bacon
• 4 m.-sized sage leaves
• 5 tbsp, heaped low-fat curd cheese

Instructions

Working time approx. 30 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 15 minutes; Total time approx. 45 minutes

Slimming World recipe

Trim the Brussels sprouts and halve the florets crosswise. Finely chop the shallots and garlic. Remove the fat from the bacon and dice it finely. Chop the sage leaves. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the Brussels sprouts and cook over high heat for 5 minutes. Drain and refresh with cold water. Let them dry on paper towels. Spray a skillet with a little cooking spray and heat to high. Add the Brussels sprouts cut-side down to the skillet and cook until the cut surfaces are browned. Remove and set aside. Add the shallots, garlic, and 2 teaspoons of water to the skillet and reduce the heat to low. Season with salt and pepper, cover, and simmer for 3 minutes. Remove the lid, add the bacon, and cook for another 3 minutes. Add the Brussels sprouts and sage to the skillet, increase the heat slightly, and simmer for 4 minutes, until the Brussels sprouts are thoroughly heated and medium-tender. Carefully stir in the quark, season with pepper, and serve warm. This low-calorie dish is primarily a side dish, perfect with meat and poultry dishes. It also reheats well.