Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Thyme

Ingredients:
1 1/2 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved (quartered if large)
2 bacon slices, finely chopped
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Directions:
Cook Brussels sprouts in a 4-quart pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 6 minutes, then drain in a colander.
Cook bacon in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat, stirring, until browned and crisp, about 2 minutes.
Reduce heat to moderate and stir in Brussels sprouts, thyme, salt, and pepper, then cook, stirring, 3 minutes.