Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Brussels sprouts roasted to perfection with crispy bacon for the ultimate vegetable side.
Servings: 4
Calories: 281kcal
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds brussels sprouts washed and trimmed
- 6 ounces bacon about 6-8 strips depending on thickness, roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- Wash and trim tough ends from brussels sprouts. If they are very large, cut in half. Let them dry thoroughly.
- Place Brussels sprouts onto a baking sheet, cut side down, and toss with olive oil and black pepper to taste.
- Roughly chop bacon and sprinkle evenly over the top of the sprouts.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, tossing every 8-10 minutes until bacon is crispy and brussels sprouts are caramelized.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
While roasting, do not worry about the leaves that fall off. They may look brown and burnt but they are indeed very delicious!
I personally believe that the bacon adds enough salt to the overall dish and that additional seasoning isn't needed. You may add a pinch of salt and black pepper to taste after roasting if you desire.
Nutrition
Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 324mg | Potassium: 746mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1298IU | Vitamin C: 145mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 3mg