Description
Savory honey-glazed roasted brussels sprouts with beef bacon bring Mediterranean flair to your dinner table. Rich caramelized flavors meld perfectly, creating an irresistible side dish that you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (1 lb) brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 4 slices beef bacon, chopped
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons honey
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a scorching 400F (200C), creating an ideal roasting environment for the vegetables.
- Thoroughly coat Brussels sprouts with olive oil, ensuring each piece receives an even, glistening layer of seasoning.
- Arrange the seasoned sprouts on a spacious baking sheet, positioning them in a single, uncrowded layer to promote optimal caramelization.
- Roast the sprouts for 25-30 minutes, monitoring their transformation into tender morsels with crispy, golden-brown edges.
- While vegetables are roasting, render the beef bacon in a skillet, cooking until it achieves a satisfying crispness and releases its rich, smoky essence.
- Once Brussels sprouts emerge from the oven, generously drizzle with honey, gently tossing to create a luxurious, glossy coating that balances sweet and savory notes.
- Finish the dish by scattering the crisp beef bacon fragments across the honey-glazed sprouts, adding a delightful textural contrast and intense flavor profile.
Notes
- Trim Brussels sprouts carefully to remove any discolored or yellowing outer leaves for a fresh, vibrant appearance.
- Ensure even sizing when cutting Brussels sprouts to guarantee uniform roasting and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Pat Brussels sprouts completely dry before tossing with oil to achieve maximum crispiness and prevent steaming instead of roasting.
- Opt for raw honey with minimal processing to enhance natural flavor complexity and boost nutritional benefits when glazing the vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 237 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg