SICILIAN BRUSSELS SPROUTS

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I love to make this dish because the flavors jumping around in your mouth keep you coming back bite after bite. Other nuts can be used in place of the pine nuts.-Marsha Gillett, Yukon, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

12 ounces pancetta, diced
2 pounds fresh Brussels sprouts, halved
3 tablespoons capers, drained
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

In a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, cook the pancetta over medium heat until browned. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon., Add Brussels sprouts to pan; cook and stir until lightly browned. Remove from the heat. Stir in the capers, oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt and pepper., Bake, uncovered, at 350° until caramelized, stirring occasionally, 15-20 minutes. Add the raisins, pine nuts, lemon zest and pancetta; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 723mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.