Easy Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Pecans
Roasting brussels sprouts brings out the sweetness hiding inside. Pair them with bacon, pecans, and Parmesan cheese, and you have a winning side dish for any meal!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 ½ pounds brussels sprouts
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 tablespoons bacon grease or olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon dried sage
- ¼ cup pecans chopped, optional
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese not the powdery stuff but the actual slivers of cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400ºF.
- Fry the bacon using your preferred method; we just fry it in a skillet but you can bake it or do it however you want. When the bacon is done, blot it dry with a paper towel and crumble or chop it. Reserve 3 tablespoons of the bacon grease for later in the recipe (optional - you can use olive oil if you prefer, but the bacon grease will give the brussels sprouts a very nice flavor.)
- Cut sprouts in half lengthwise. Add to a medium bowl with onion and spices. Toss to coat. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes or until the sprouts are slightly browned and tender.
- Toss the bacon and pecans with the roasted sprouts.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 452mg | Potassium: 541mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 903IU | Vitamin C: 98mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 2mg
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