Marinated Chicken, Carrots, Salad & Brussel Sprouts

What's For Dinner?
Marinated Chicken Thigh Grilled (Mesquite marinade from Store-  gluten free option if available)
Steamed Carrots
Spinach Salad
Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Leeks, and Pomegranate Seeds

Recipe:  
Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Leeks, and Pomegranate Seeds
"Against all Grain" by Danielle Walker


Ingredients
2 lbs Brussel Sprouts
5 slices Bacon
1 leek, sliced (white part only)
1 clove garlic
2/3 cup chicken broth
3/4 tsp salt
Pinch black pepper
2TBS pomegranate seeds

Method
1.  Shred the Brussels Sprouts using the grater attachment on a food processor.
2.  Cook the bacon in a large skillet or stock pot over medium heat till crisp.
3. Remove the bacon from the pan, set aside, leaving the grease in the pan.
4. Add the Brussels sprouts, leek, garlic to the pan and saute' for 5 minutes.
5. Add the chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Cover and steam for 5 minutes, until the Brussels spouts are bright green and tender.  Return the bacon to the pan.
6. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and serve warm.