Brussels & “Bacon” Pasta – VeganMoFo Day 26

Today’s VeganMoFo prompt is about holidays, so I chose a holiday I love to make food for – Christmas! Now, it’s a bit early for me to be making mince pies or Christmas pudding truffles, so I chose to use the flavours of Christmas to make an everyday meal.

Brussels sprouts are an integral part of Christmas dinner, and if you cook them right (roast or fry – don’t just boil!) they are delicious. I often have a bag of frozen brussels in my freezer which I use year round. For this meal, I used those (defrosted first), but you could use leftover ones from Christmas too!

I used vegan bacon in this recipe too – yes, two days running with vegan bacon, but the recipe I use for seitan bacon makes enough for more than one lot, so I use the rest! It’s a great recipe and one I make regularly. Saves having to buy premade stuff (plus you get more to snack on here!)

Brussels & Bacon Pasta

• Servings: 2
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Ingredients

• Enough pasta for two
• 400g frozen brussels, defrosted and chopped up (or use leftovers)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 pack vegan bacon, sliced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• salt & pepper

Directions

1. Begin by frying the onion and garlic in the oil until translucent.
2. Add the brussels, bacon, and seasoning, and fry over a medium heat until the brussels begin to caramelise and go brown.
3. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper if necessary.
4. Serve with your cooked pasta!