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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries, Bacon & Balsamic Reduction
Serve this up at your next holiday gathering (or use dried cherries for any time of the year), there won't be a morsel left!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 276 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Others
Cuisine:
gluten-free
Ingredients
- 2 pounds uniformely-sized Brussels sprouts (any wilted outer leaves removed), stems trimmed and cut in half
- 4 sliced thick-cut bacon ,diced and fried, reserving the bacon fat
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup dark balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place the Brussels sprouts in a large bowl and pour the reserved bacon fat over them, tossing gently a few times to evenly coat them.
- Pour the sprouts onto a lined baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 35-40 or until they are lightly browned, tossing them once or twice after about 20 minutes to evenly brown them.
- While the Brussels sprouts are roasting, make the Balsamic Reduction: Place the balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a lower simmer and continue simmering for 10-15 minutes or until it has thickened (see Note).
- Transfer the roasted Brussels sprouts to a serving platter and sprinkle with the bacon and cranberries. Lightly drizzle the balsamic reduction over them (don't use too much, it's potent stuff!).
- Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Be careful not to over-cook the balsamic reduction otherwise it will become very thick and cool to a rock hard mass. If this happens simply add a little more vinegar to the saucepan, reheat and re-thicken.
Nutrition Information
Calories
276kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
14mg
(5%)
Sodium
217mg
(9%)
Potassium
997mg
(28%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
21g
(42%)
Vitamin A
1710IU
(34%)
Vitamin C
192.8mg
(214%)
Calcium
112mg
(11%)
Iron
3.8mg
(21%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 276
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 276kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 217mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 997mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 1710IU | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 192.8mg | 214% |
| Calcium | 112mg | 11% |
| Iron | 3.8mg | 21% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.