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A Little Nourishment

Mantra: I like to eat, so I choose nourishing meals that satisfy me!

Here’s a tasty little something I whipped up in the kitchen that makes a nice light meal or a hearty side dish: Brussels Sprouts & Bacon. It was filling, sweet, crunchy, savory, easy-peasy and super satisfying.

I don’t really measure stuff, I just kind of play with it- so the measurements are more guesstimate than fact. I also don’t actually count calories, but if you’re into that then this is pretty low-cal. You can always substitute margarine for the butter and leave out the bacon, if that makes you happy… no judgment here! 😉

Baby Brussels Sprouts with Applewood Smoked Bacon? Yes Please!
Baby Brussels Sprouts with Applewood Smoked Bacon? Yes Please!
Here’s the ridiculously easy recipe. Enjoy!

About 1 cup of fresh baby Brussels sprouts, chopped

2 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces

about 2 tablespoons olive oil

2 pats of butter

pinch of mace

pinch of cayenne pepper

pinch of allspice

a drizzle of pure maple syrup

Brown the bacon pieces in a medium-sized skillet. Do not drain. Add the butter, olive oil, and chopped Brussels sprouts. Stir and saute over medium heat until the veggies start to soften and caramelize, about 6-8 minutes. Sprinkle on the mace, cayenne pepper, allspice and toss the veggies. When the veggies are tender-crisp (or softer if you prefer), drizzle on the maple syrup and toss again. Remove from heat and serve warm. So good!

Approximately 300 calories 😘

Michelle Lewis (she/her/they) is the creator & founder of The Blessings Butterfly, a holistic coaching & energy healing practice that is teaching people to live a life that they love. She is a writer, speaker, energy witch/healer, and author of the Amazon bestselling positive affirmation books, The Blessings Butterfly and The Blessings Butterfly Companion Guide Having worked hard for decades to overcome severely traumatic events that began in her early childhood and repeated in painful, looping patterns well into her adult life, Michelle is passionate about using her gifts and wisdom in bringing hope and healing to millions. This is more than “mindset hacks” and “Pollyanna” positivity. Through the work of what she calls Transformational Positivity, Michelle helps her clients to get clear on where to shift their thoughts and actions, while dismantling the culture of toxic positivity.