Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
40aprons.com/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!
Recipe Makes (Approximate):
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.
Recipe 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 Information (Approximate)
Calories: 289calProtein: 8gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 508mgPotassium: 520mgTotal Carbs: 18gFiber: 4gSugar: 9gNet Carbs: 14gVitamin A: 855IUVitamin C: 97mgCalcium: 61mgIron: 2mg
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