Maple Bacon Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Thyme
This easy side dish of brussels sprouts with smokey bacon, fresh thyme, and drizzled with maple syrup is perfect for your holiday table or alongside roasted meats.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Brussel Sprouts, ends trimmed Cut the very large ones in half so they are more even in size with the others if needed.
- 1/2 tsp Sea Salt, fine
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- 3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 3-4 Bacon Strips, cut into pieces
- 5 sprigs Thyme, fresh can sub in 1/2 tsp of dried thyme
- 3 tbsp Maple Syrup, divided
- 1 pinch Sea Salt Flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Trim the ends off the brussel sprouts and cut any larger ones in half. Place them into a large bowl.
- Add the salt, black pepper, olive oil and 2 tbsp of the maple syrup to the brussel sprouts. Stir and make sure they are evenly coated in the olive oil. Place them onto the baking sheet.
- Cut the bacon into bite sized pieces and place them onto the baking sheet mixing them in with the brussel sprouts.
- Add the thyme to the baking sheet, scattering them around and tucking them into the brussel sprouts.
- Roast in the oven for 15 minutes then stir and roast and additional 10-15 minutes or until the brussel sprouts are fork tender.
- Once cooked discard the thyme stems.
- Place the brussel sprouts onto a serving platter and drizzle the remaining 1 tbsp of maple syrup over the top. Sprinkle with sea salt flakes if desired.
Notes
Some of the loose leaves may burn but that's ok.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 252kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 6gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 440mgPotassium: 517mgFiber: 5gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 921IUVitamin C: 98mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 2mg
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