Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Salty, sweet, slightly bitter Maple Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Bits = an easy, holiday-ready side dish the whole family will love!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 288kcal
Cost: $6.37 or $1.59/serving
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ lb bacon cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts trimmed and halved
Maple Dijon Sauce:
- ¼ cup avocado oil
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Add the chopped bacon to a medium skillet and heat over medium heat. Tossing occasionally, cook the bacon until crisp (about 8-10 minutes). Transfer the cooked bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
- Place the halved Brussels sprouts in the same pan, halved side down in a single layer. Cover and cook on medium heat for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, stir together the maple Dijon sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.
- After 5 minutes, uncover the pan, toss the Brussels sprouts, and cook another 5 minutes uncovered, stirring occasionally.
- Pour the maple Dijon sauce into the pan and toss the Brussels sprouts to coat. Add the bacon back to the pan as well, and continue to cook for 1 minute. Serve!
Nutrition
Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 20g | Sodium: 684mg | Fiber: 5g
