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Need a new side dish recipe? This Broccoli and Bacon with Red Cabbage is a great choice!

Bacon Powered Broccoli

A delicious combination of broccoli, cabbage, onions, and bacon.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

  • 3 strips bacon
  • 3 c. broccoli florets halved
  • 1 1/2 c. red cabbage thinly sliced
  • 1/2 c. onion chopped
  • 8 garlic cloves chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
  • 2 Tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Cook the bacon for 3-4 minutes per side or until it is browned. Remove and place on paper towels to drain.
  • Add the broccoli to the pan with the bacon drippings and cook for 5 minutes over medium high heat, stirring occasionally.
  • Add in the cabbage, onions, and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Reduce heat to medium and cook for 3-4 minutes or until broccoli is tender.
  • Stir in the caraway seeds and cook for 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat and stir in rice vinegar, lemon juice, pepper, and bacon.

Notes

Adapted from Cooking Light, November 2015