Maple-Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

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These maple-roasted Brussels sprouts are subtly sweet, with savory crumbled bacon balancing the flavor. Serve this easy side dish with roasted chicken, pork or steak. To give it some extra flair, try swapping the bacon out for pancetta and garnishing the dish with fresh herbs such as chopped rosemary or thyme.

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Alex Loh
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Alex Loh
Alex Loh is EatingWell's associate food editor. As part of the food team, she creates healthy, delicious recipes for the EatingWell audience. Alex also writes informative food and cooking articles that range from how to store ground beef to the best picks from Trader Joe's. Alex conducts product and taste tests to find the best options, from salad spinners to salsas.
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Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

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Active Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
6
Nutrition Profile:
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

  • 1 ½ pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed, halved or quartered if large

  • 2 slices bacon, chopped

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Mix oil, maple syrup, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add Brussels sprouts and toss to coat, Spread in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast, stirring halfway, until crispy and golden, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a large platter.

  3. Meanwhile, add bacon to a small skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper-towel-lined plate.

  4. Sprinkle the bacon over the Brussels sprouts before serving.

    a recipe photo of the Maple Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Bacon
    Photographer: Carson Downing, Food stylist: Annie Probst, Prop stylist: Joseph Wanek

Equipment

Parchment paper

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, September 2023

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

118 Calories
6g Fat
15g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 2/3 cup
Calories 118
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 15g 5%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 7g
Added Sugars 4g 8%
Protein 5g 10%
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Vitamin A 856IU 17%
Vitamin C 97mg 108%
Vitamin E 1mg 9%
Folate 69mcg 17%
Vitamin K 201mcg 168%
Sodium 166mg 7%
Calcium 55mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%
Magnesium 28mg 7%
Potassium 457mg 10%
Zinc 1mg 9%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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