Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Salty bacon is roasted with crispy Brussels sprouts then tossed in sweet maple syrup and fresh garlic for the most addictive side dish. Easy enough for a weeknight dinner, delicious enough for company, Thanksgiving, or Christmas!
Yield:
Ingredients
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts washed and dried
- 4 ounces diced bacon or pancetta
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup see Notes
- 2 cloves garlic minced or crushed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400° Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a large sheet pan with nonstick cooking spray or olive oil. Set aside.
- Trim ends of brussels sprouts and cut in half, lengthwise. In a bowl, toss brussels sprouts and leaves with bacon, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread mixture on sheet pan in a single layer.
- Roast sprouts, turning once, until tender with charred edges, approximately 25-30 minutes. Bacon will be cooked and crispy.
- Remove from oven and toss with maple syrup and garlic. Return to oven until garlic is cooked, approximately 2 minutes. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For sweeter sprouts, use 3 tablespoons of maple syrup instead of 2.
- Make it Keto: Most of the carbs in this recipe come from the Brussels sprouts, but they are keto-friendly thanks to their fiber content. For the maple syrup, use a keto-friendly product like this Sugar-Free Maple Flavored Syrup from Lakanto.
Nutrition
Calories: 289cal | Protein: 8g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 508mg | Potassium: 520mg | Total Carbs: 18g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Net Carbs: 14g | Vitamin A: 855IU | Vitamin C: 97mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 2mg