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These keto lettuce cups are packed with flavor from salty bacon, creamy brie and sweet caramelized balsamic shallots.

These make a great lunch option or individual snacks.

Ingredients

  • 4 inner (small) leaf lettuce, romaine or cos
  • 4 tablespoon brie cheese
  • 2 slice – 6" long bacon
  • 2 tablespoon, chopped shallot, raw
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon 100% pure erythritol by now
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt, sea salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon, chopped thyme, fresh

Instructions

  1. Thinly slice the shallots and add to a skillet along with the olive oil, balsamic and erythritol. Cook over a low/medium heat for 5-6 minutes or until the shallots are tender and starting to caramelize.
  2. Add the fresh thyme and season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine and cook for a minute more.
  3. Set the shallot to one side, keeping warm. Add the bacon to the skillet and cook through until golden.
  4. Divide the brie evenly between the lettuce cups.
  5. Tear each strip of bacon in half and place a half over each lettuce cup then top each lettuce cup with the caramelized shallots.

Nutrition Facts

  • Servings: 2
  • Calories: 217.6kcal/910.4kJ (per serving)
  • Fat: 18.1g (per serving)
  • Carbs: 5.9g (per serving)
  • Protein: 9.6g (per serving)