Description
A delightful dish of Brussels sprouts coated in a sweet and savory maple bourbon sauce, topped with crispy bacon and candied pecans. This recipe is perfect for a special occasion or a comforting weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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Brussels Sprouts:
- 2 pounds Brussels sprouts, rinsed, trimmed, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Maple Bourbon Sauce:
- 4 slices bacon, diced
- 2 ounces bourbon
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup (157.5 g) maple syrup
- 1/2 cup (100 g) brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (99 g) candied pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Brussels sprouts: Toss Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place on baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Cook bacon: In a skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Make sauce: In the same skillet, add bourbon and balsamic vinegar. Add maple syrup and brown sugar, cook until thickened.
- Combine: Add Brussels sprouts, bacon, and pecans to the sauce. Stir to combine and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
