Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Balsamic

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Balsamic

from therealfooddietitians.com
40 min

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Balsamic makes for a tasty side-dish that's a perfect addition to Holiday menus or weeknight meals!

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lbs. Brussels sprouts
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 Tbsp. olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • ⅛ tsp. black pepper
  • 4 slices bacon, crisp-cooked and chopped
  • ¾ cup pecan halves, toasted*
  • ½ cup dried cranberries (may substitute pomegranate seeds)
  • ¼ cup feta cheese (may substitute goat cheese or omit entirely for Whole30)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400℉.

  2. 2

    Wash and trim Brussels sprouts, slice them in half from top to bottom or quarter if large.

  3. 3

    Mix together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Toss with Brussels sprouts.

  4. 4

    Arrange on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes or until tender and golden brown.

  5. 5

    Toss with pecans, bacon, and cranberries. Top with feta.

  6. 6

    Serve warm.