Description
A delicious and savory dish featuring roasted Brussels sprouts, crispy bacon, toasted pecans, and sweet dried cranberries, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz Brussels sprouts, ends trimmed, yellow leaves removed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1 cup pecans
- ½ cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 F.
- Slice all Brussels sprouts in half.
- In a medium bowl, combine halved Brussels sprouts, olive oil, salt, and toss to combine.
- Place Brussels sprouts on the baking sheet, cut side down.
- Roast in the oven at 400 F for about 25 minutes, turning them over for even browning during the last 5-10 minutes.
- Line a separate baking sheet with foil. Add bacon slices in one layer and bake in the preheated oven at 400 F for about 20 minutes until cooked.
- Drain bacon of fat and slice it into small bites.
- Line another baking sheet with parchment paper and toast pecans for about 5 minutes at 350 F until darker in color.
- Soak dried cranberries in hot water for about 10 minutes and then drain.
- In a large bowl, combine roasted Brussels sprouts, chopped bacon, toasted pecans, and soaked cranberries. Toss everything together, adding more olive oil if desired.
Notes
- For best results, soak the dried cranberries briefly in hot water.
- Use fresh pecans for the best flavor.
- This dish can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting and Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg