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Roasted Brussels Sprouts Recipe

October 24, 2018 by Katie Wells
Roasted Brussel Sprouts with bacon
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  • Delicious Brussels Sprouts!
  • Roasted Brussel Sprouts Recipe

Brussels sprouts… the dreaded vegetable of childhood! Cooked the right way, these can become a (kid-approved) favorite! They are also a great addition to a Thanksgiving or holiday menu or a perfect side for chicken or fish. And it all comes together in half an hour with only one baking sheet needed.

My kids call brussels sprouts mini cabbages, and love the addition of bacon. They actually like drizzling them with a little raw honey for a sweet and salty mix! If you haven’t tried brussels sprouts since childhood, I’d encourage trying this healthy and delicious version!

roasted sprouts

Delicious Brussels Sprouts!

This recipe was inspired by a restaurant I once visited. I didn’t think I liked the texture or flavor of this particular veggie, but I tried them because everything was served family style. I was absolutely blown away by how good they were!

I often let the kids help by chopping each sprout in halves or quarters. I also keep one of these crinkle cutters on hand for each child so they can help without cutting their fingers. It’s also a great kid-friendly tool so they can help with chopping carrots and celery for snacks or parsnips, zucchini, etc. for soups.

These make a great side dish to bring to events, and the leftovers are also good scrambled in eggs the next day.

Don’t think you are a Brussels sprouts person? You’ve probably just never had them prepared well. Try these… they might change your mind!

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with bacon - kid approved

Roasted Brussel Sprouts Recipe

Katie Wells
The dreaded vegetable of childhood shall be feared no longer! This delicious recipe will convert even the most adamant opponent of brussels sprouts into a fan!
4.5 from 8 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Side
Cuisine American
Servings 4 +
Calories 201 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb fresh brussels sprouts
  • 1 medium yellow onion
  • 4 slices thick-cut bacon
  • ½ tsp  salt
  • ½ tsp  black pepper
  • 2 tsp  balsamic vinegar  optional
  • 1 tsp coconut oil or olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Wash and dry the brussels sprouts.
  • Chop brussels sprouts into quarters or halves.
  • Place on a large baking sheet.
  • Slice onion and add to baking sheet.
  • Cut bacon into ½ inch pieces and add to baking sheet.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss to mix.
  • Place in oven and bake, stirring occasionally, 25-30 minutes or until brussels sprouts are starting to brown and bacon is cooked. 
  • If using balsamic vinegar, drizzle it over sprouts in the last 5-10 minutes of cooking to let it caramelize.
  • Drizzle the mixture with olive or coconut oil and mix well.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Store leftovers in the refrigerator and use them in a breakfast scramble!

Nutrition

Calories: 201kcalCarbohydrates: 13.8gProtein: 13gFat: 11.5gSaturated Fat: 3.6gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 869mgFiber: 4.9gSugar: 4g
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with bacon - kid approved

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About Katie Wells

Katie Wells, CTNC, MCHC, Founder and CEO of Wellness Mama and Co-Founder of Wellnesse, has a background in research, journalism, and nutrition. As a wife and mom of six, she turned to research and took health into her own hands to find answers to her health problems. WellnessMama.com is the culmination of her thousands of hours of research and all posts are medically reviewed and verified by the Wellness Mama research team. Katie is also the author of the bestselling books The Wellness Mama Cookbook and The Wellness Mama 5-Step Lifestyle Detox.

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Reader Interactions

Discussion (24 Comments)

  1. Melissa

    March 8, 2014 at 6:54 PM

    5 stars
    Yum Yum YUM! These were incredible! Thank you Katie!!!!

    Reply
  2. ashley dow

    March 5, 2014 at 10:49 AM

    This is similar to one of Sarah Fragoso’s recipes in her book, Everyday Paleo. Her recipe calls for a good amount of thyme, which is also a delicious variation.

    Reply
  3. Andrea

    March 2, 2014 at 11:31 PM

    Is there anything better than brussels sprouts and bacon?! I’ve been making them lately by browning in bacon grease, then adding in crunchy bacon pieces and dried cranberries, then seasoning with salt and pepper. Yum!

    Reply
  4. Sue

    March 2, 2014 at 11:07 PM

    I am wondering if it will taste basically the same if I use frozen brussel sprouts?
    Looks delicious.

    Reply
  5. john hartil

    March 2, 2014 at 9:43 AM

    4 stars
    This looks delicious and might even entice the youngsters to eat some sprouts

    Reply
  6. Gina

    March 2, 2014 at 9:34 AM

    Have you ever tried tossing the veggies in the balsamic vinegar and olive oil before cooking? It seems counter intuitive to do it after, so I’m wondering if it would change the texture?
    Thank you. The recipe does sound lovely.

    Reply
    • Blair

      October 28, 2018 at 8:26 PM

      She may be trying to account for the olive oil smoke point. Depending on which olive oil you use, smoke points range and should not be exceeded while cooking.

      Reply
  7. Sierra

    February 28, 2014 at 12:11 PM

    This looks yummy! I love brussel sprouts but my family doesn’t. Maybe this will change their minds! 🙂

    Reply
  8. Janette

    February 25, 2014 at 11:34 AM

    5 stars
    Thank you for this recipe. I have realized that most things I thought I hated, like liver, I really love…when prepared well. Brussels sprouts is another food I just adore now – and my kids too!

    Reply
  9. Carolyn German

    February 25, 2014 at 11:30 AM

    hi katie ! how do you wash your brussel sprouts?

    Reply
    • Katie - Wellness Mama

      February 25, 2014 at 10:08 PM

      I usually buy from a local farmer who I know is no-spray so I just rinse, but for store bought, I spray with a vinegar and water mix and then rinse will.

      Reply
  10. Brianne

    February 24, 2014 at 11:53 PM

    Looks great, and so simple! I have bacon in the fridge, and a bunch of leeks that I’ll use instead if the onion… My mouth is already watering for dinner and it’s 6AM for me!

    Reply
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