These Maple Balsamic Roasted Brussel Sprouts with bacon will be your new favourite side dish! So flavourful and delicious! {gluten-free & paleo}
Growing up, no one in my family was really big into brussel sprouts. I still remember the gag reaction on my dad and brother’s face when it was revealed that brussel sprouts were the vegetable of choice being served at dinner time.
Fast forward several years later, and we are now officially brussel sprout LOVERS. The key is, they have to be done right.
My husband and I have been going to this amazing restaurant for the past few years and their vegetables are always A-MAZING. In fact, I have never tasted vegetables as incredible as these ones.
They tend to switch up the veggies on the menu depending on the season. Last time, we ventured and tried out the Maple Balsamic Brussel Sprouts with Bacon.
Talk about DE-LICIOUS.
So of course, being all inspired, I decided to remake those brussel sprouts at home.
It took a few tries, but I must say, I’m pretty pleased with the results.
Reasons you’ll love these Maple Balsamic Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Bacon
Just in case, you’re not totally convinced about brussel sprouts, here are a few points that mayyy just convince you to give them a shot.
These Maple Balsamic Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Bacon:
- Only take 25 minutes to prepare
- Have the most incredible flavours (can you ever go wrong with maple AND bacon?!)
- Are easy enough to make on a busy weeknight
- Fancy enough to make for a holiday
- Are perfect for meal prep
- Taste just as good if not better the next day!
Ready to get started?
What ingredients do you need for these Maple Balsamic Brussel Sprouts with Bacon?
For a super flavourful vegetable side dish, these brussel sprouts are pretty simple to prepare.
Here’s what you’ll require:
- Brussel sprouts
- Olive oil
- Maple syrup
- Garlic
- Dijon mustard
- Balsamic vinegar
- Bacon
- A large baking sheet
How to make Maple Balsamic Brussel Sprouts with Bacon
First, you’re going to preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Next, cut the brussel sprouts into quarters. If they’re really large, you can cut them smaller. You want them to be uniform in size so that they cook evenly.
Mix the ingredients for the maple balsamic sauce in a small bowl. In large bowl, place brussel sprouts and toss with half the mixture until they’re well coated.
Spread the brussel sprouts evenly on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. Flip and bake for another 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a medium-sized frying pan, cook bacon for 10-12 minutes over medium high heat until crispy.
Set aside on a piece of paper towel and dab to get rid of excess oil.
The Secret to Infusing extra flavour into these Maple Balsamic Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Bacon
Remember how we set aside some of that maple balsamic mixture? Yeah, well we did that for a very specific reason.
Originally when I tried out this recipe, I dumped all of the sauce over the brussel sprouts and baked them, but I almost felt like some of the flavour was lost during the cooking process.
So the next time around, I cooked the brussel sprouts in some of the sauce and saved the rest and drizzled it over the already cooked brussel sprouts and then tossed in the bacon.
THIS was the secret to infusing that extra flavour.
Make sure that you don’t skip this step!
What to serve with Maple Balsamic Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Bacon
These brussel sprouts pair well with so many different dishes from simple weeknight meals to more elaborate holiday dishes!
Here are some combinations to try out!
Pair brussel sprouts with:
- Pistachio & Cranberry Stuffed Turkey Breast
- Sweet Potato Coconut Mash
- Squash Apple Cranberry Bake
- Lean Chicken Meatloaf Muffins
- Cranberry Meatballs
How long will these Maple Balsamic Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Bacon last in the fridge?
These brussel sprouts can be stored in the fridge for up to four days.
They generally taste best when fresh out of the oven since you get all of those nice crispy bits, but the flavour is still good after they’ve been sitting in the fridge for a few days.
Ain’t nobody gonna turn down these brussel sprouts! ;)
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Maple Balsamic Brussel Sprouts with Bacon
Ingredients
For the maple balsamic sauce:
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp. maple syrup
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- Freshly ground pepper
For the brussel sprouts
- 4 cups quartered brussel sprouts
- 6 slices of reduced sodium bacon cooked until crispy
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Whisk together the ingredients for the maple balsamic sauce in a small bowl.
- In a large bowl, place brussel sprouts and toss with half the maple balsamic mixture until they're well coated.
- Spread evenly on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. Flip and bake for another 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a medium-sized frying pan, cook bacon for 10-12 minutes over medium high heat until crispy.
- Just before serving, drizzle remaining maple balsamic sauce over brussel sprouts and toss until every distributed. Add bacon and toss again. Serve warm.
Nutrition
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