Braised Brussels Sprouts

1/4 pound veggie bacon, diced
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 to 1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts, outer leaves
removed and stems trimmed, each cut in half
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Pinch sugar
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Place the veggie bacon in a pan with a lid that is large enough
to eventually hold all the Brussels sprouts.

Cook veggie bacon over medium heat until it releases its fat, 3
to 4 minutes. Add the onion and cook, stirring every minute or
so, until it is translucent, about 3 minutes.

Add the sprouts, broth, sugar and salt and pepper to taste,
stirring to combine.
Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil.
Immediately reduce heat to low and cover the pan.

Cook slowly until sprouts are tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
Uncover, increase heat to high and bring back to a boil.
Cook until the liquid has almost evaporated, about 4 minutes.

Serve immediately, or cover and keep warm until ready.

Serves 6.