Hard-to-mess-up shredded Brussels sprouts - Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano

Ingredients

• 2 lbs fresh Brussels sprouts, shredded (you can shred them yourself or purchase them pre-shredded at places like Trader Joe’s)
• 1/4 cup salted butter
• 2 TBSP olive oil
• large shallot (both halves), finely chopped
• 2 cloves of fresh garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup fried onions or bread crumbs
• 1 TBSP brown sugar
• 1-2 TBSP water
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Cooked bacon, crumbled (optional)
• Parmesan cheese, shredded (optional)
• Saute shallots and garlic in butter and olive oil
• Add shredded Brussels sprouts and saute until bright green
• Add brown sugar and water and thoroughly stir
• Cover and steam for 3-5 minutes
• Stir in fried onions or bread crumbs
• Add salt and pepper to taste
• Top with bacon and or Parmesan cheese (optional-taste great without too)