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Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Garlic Roasted Brussels Sprouts with crispy bacon or pancetta creates a delicious combo you can't beat. Drizzle with a balsamic reduction for even more flavour!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 serves (as a side)
Calories: 162 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds Brussel sprouts washed and dried
- 4 ounces Bacon diced, or pancetta
- ¼ cup good olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic crushed or finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cracked pepper
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze or more to serve
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease a large baking pan with nonstick cooking oil spray or a light coating of oil. Set aside.
- Trim the ends of sprouts and cut in half lengthwise.
- Arrange brussels sprouts, any loose leaves, bacon and garlic on the pan. Drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Toss well and spread mixture out in a single layer.
- Roast sprouts, turning once through cooking, until tender with charred edges. The bacon will be cooked and crispy (about for 25-30 minutes).
- Toss with the balsamic vinegar. Adjust taste with extra salt and pepper, if needed.Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Tip: If you want crispy Brussel sprouts, pour balsamic glaze into a gravy pourer for dinner guests to pour themselves.
Nutrition Information
Calories
162kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Sodium
794mg
(33%)
Potassium
452mg
(13%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
856IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
97mg
(108%)
Calcium
52mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6serves (as a side)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 162
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 162kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Sodium | 794mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 452mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 856IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 97mg | 108% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.