When I think back to my childhood, it seemed as though brussels sprouts were somewhat of a nightmare in my mind. As I smelled them being cooked I thought my mom was punishing me for misbehaving or was trying to poison me…not really mom…I am just kidding…kind of. They were a vegetable to loathe, but somehow as I grew older and started to appreciate more foods in my life, brussels became one of them.

At this moment, something sounds rather comforting about a big plate of roasted brussels, bacon and apples. It downright sounds like a party in your mouth. While the brussels will explode with a robust flavor, the bacon and apple will provide the taste buds with a crunchy, savory and tart finish. How can you beat that kind of a dish?

Brussel Sprouts with Ham

 

Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Apples & Bacon

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 pound Brussels sprouts, washed, trimmed and halved
  • 1 fuji apple, cored and diced
  • 4 slices, thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°
  2. In a large bowl, combine sprouts, apple and bacon and stir until evenly distributed.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together melted coconut oil, maple syrup and balsamic vinegar.
  4. Pour coconut oil mixture over sprout mixture and toss to coat.
  5. Pour out the sprout mixture in one layer onto a greased cookie sheet or your cast iron skillet. Season generously with salt and black pepper.
  6. Roast in oven for 10-15 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking, or until sprouts are tender and brown.
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