ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON

Serve with Steak, Chicken or Pork!

Why You'll Love It

Benefits of Brussels Sprouts - Brussels Sprouts are packed with healthy nutrients like vitamin C, antioxidants, and they are a plant-based protein . Roasted Vegetables - Roasting is one of the best ways to cook vegetables. I love that fewer nutrients are lost during roasting than in any other cooking method.

Ingredients

·  Fresh Brussels Sprouts  ·  Olive Oil  ·  Crumbled Crisp Bacon ·  Onion  ·  Honey Dijon Salad Dressing ·  Black Pepper ·  Salt

First:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. The high temperature will roast the vegetables instead of steaming them. Using your preferred method, cook the bacon until it's crispy.

Step 2:

Wash brussels sprouts and dry them with paper towels. Trim the stem ends and remove any tough outer leaves that have become detached. Cut sprouts from stem to top and place each half into a large bowl.

Step 3:

Cut onion into thin slices and add to the brussels sprouts

Step 4:

Add the olive oil and lightly toss sprouts and onion until everything is coated evenly with the oil.

Lightly grease the cookie sheet before adding the vegetables in a single layer.

Step 5:

Sprinkle the vegetables with salt and pepper.

Step 6:

Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping the sprouts halfway through. Immediately sprinkle the brussels sprouts with chopped bacon and drizzle with honey Dijon dressing.

Step 7:

Variations: ·  Sprinkle the crispy sprouts with parmesan cheese once they are on the serving dish . ·  Balsamic and maple are a great combination. Maple Balsamic Brussels Sprouts is a great recipe if this combination sounds good to you.

PRO Tip::  Be sure to buy small compact sprouts that are bright green in color. Larger brussels sprouts take on the flavor of cabbage and can be a bit bitter.