Active Time

　　25 minutes

　　Total Time

　　30 minutes

　　In Epi's 3-Ingredient Recipes series, we show you how to make great food with just three ingredients (plus staples like oil, salt, and pepper).

　　Bacon lends a smoky depth while dates become a naturally sweet glaze for this simple, crowd-pleasing brussels sprouts recipe.

　　

Ingredients

Serves 4

　　4 ounces bacon (about 4 slices), cut crosswise into 1/4" strips

　　2 tablespoons (or more) olive oil

　　1 pound brussels sprouts, trimmed, halved

　　1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

　　1/4 cup dates, pitted, chopped

　　

Step 1

Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until partially crisped, 5–7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels, reserving fat in skillet.

　　

Step 2

Add 2 Tbsp. oil to fat and heat over medium. Working in batches and adding more oil if needed, add brussels sprouts in a single layer, cut side down, and sear, without stirring, until well-browned, about 3 minutes. Season with salt, toss to coat, then stir in bacon and dates. Stir in 3/4 cup water, increase heat to medium-high, and cook, mashing dates with the back of a wooden spoon, until dates have dissolved and brussels sprouts are well-glazed, about 2 minutes.