Brussels Sprouts with Melted Leeks and Prosciutto

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While Brussels sprouts and leeks aren’t what first come to mind when we think of low-carb and ketogenic diet friendly foods, we can incorporate these nutritionally dense foods into the diet on occasion. What it takes is the right combination of ingredients to get the balance of fats, carbs and proteins.

Brussels Sprouts with Melted Leeks and Prosciutto

Here, we cook the vegetables in a healthy amount of coconut oil, which causes the leeks to almost “melt” into the sprouts, creating a rich silky texture. Topping it off, we splurge on some chopped Prosciutto, which adds a nice saltiness to the dish that Brussels sprouts definitely need, as well as some textural contrast.

This recipe makes 6 servings. You can halve it if you don’t need quite so much, or save the leftovers up to 3 days in the refrigerator tightly covered and add a scoop to your lunch salad.
For holidays or large meals, the recipe can be easily doubled.

Yields 6 servings of Brussels Sprouts with Melted Leeks and Prosciutto

The Preparation

  • ½ cup leeks
  • 2 cups Brussels sprouts
  • ¼ cup coconut oil
  • 1 cup Prosciutto, chopped

The Execution

1. Wash the leeks thoroughly and slice thinly. Rinse sliced leeks in a fine mesh colander to remove any remaining grit.

Brussels Sprouts with Melted Leeks and Prosciutto

2. Wash Brussels sprouts, then trim ends and halve.

Brussels Sprouts with Melted Leeks and Prosciutto

3. Preheat a skillet over medium heat then add the ¼ cup of coconut oil to the pan. Once hot, cook leeks and sprouts until the leeks begin to brown.

Brussels Sprouts with Melted Leeks and Prosciutto

4. Add the Prosciutto on top of the vegetables and cover the pan with a lid. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 10 additional minutes.

Brussels Sprouts with Melted Leeks and Prosciutto

5. Mix the skillet together before serving.

Brussels Sprouts with Melted Leeks and Prosciutto

This makes a total of 6 servings Brussels Sprouts with Melted Leeks and Prosciutto. Each serving comes out to be 177.25 Calories, 15.16g Fats, 3.64g Net Carbs, and 5.66g Protein.

Brussels Sprouts with Melted Leeks and Prosciutto Calories Fats(g) Carbs(g) Fiber(g) Net Carbs(g) Protein(g)
½ cup chopped leeks 27 0.13 6.3 0.8 5.5 0.67
2 cups Brussels sprouts 76 0.53 15.75 6.7 9.05 5.95
¼ cup coconut oil 486 53.99 0 0 0 0
2 ounces prosciutto 120 6 0 0 0 16
Totals 709 60.65 22.05 7.5 14.55 22.62
Per Serving(/4) 177.25 15.16 5.51 1.88 3.64 5.66
Brussels Sprouts with Melted Leeks and Prosciutto

Brussels Sprouts with Melted Leeks and Prosciutto

This makes a total of 6 servings Brussels Sprouts with Melted Leeks and Prosciutto. Each serving comes out to be 177.25 Calories, 15.16g Fats, 3.64g Net Carbs, and 5.66g Protein.
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Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup leeks
  • 2 cups Brussels sprouts
  • ¼ cup coconut oil
  • 1 cup Prosciutto chopped

Instructions
 

  • 1. Wash the leeks thoroughly and slice thinly. Rinse sliced leeks in a fine mesh colander to remove any remaining grit.
  • 2. Wash Brussels sprouts, then trim ends and halve.
  • 3. Preheat a skillet over medium heat then add the ¼ cup of coconut oil to the pan. Once hot, cook leeks and sprouts until the leeks begin to brown.
  • 4. Add the Prosciutto on top of the vegetables and cover the pan with a lid. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 10 additional minutes.
  • 5. Mix the skillet together before serving.