Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Apples and Bacon
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Apples and Bacon

I’m relatively new to the world of the B-sprouts. I’m sure my parents had me try them as a kid and I said, “YUCK!” and spit them back out. But as an adult? I just started to get on the Brussels train a few years back. I love how sweet, crunchy and caramelized the little leaves get when roasted in a scorching hot oven.

They are amazing roasted on their own with just a little bit of olive oil, salt and pepper, but sometimes, you want to up the ante just a little bit. WITH APPLES. AND BACON. Boom.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Apples and Bacon

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Apples and Bacon

Because Brussels naturally get sweet when roasted, it works well to pair them with other sweet foods like apples and maple syrup. A little bit of salty bacon helps keep the flavor from tipping too far to the sugar-y side. I love this side dish because it works for fancy dinners like Thanksgiving, but it ย comes together in a flash and would be a great veggie side for any weeknight dinner, as well.

To prepare Brussels sprouts for cooking, I like to lop off the stem end of each sprout with a sharp knife and then halve them. By halving them, I find that the roasted yummy flavor gets in every little crevice of the sprout. It is worth the extra time it takes to slice and dice ’em. When looking for Brussels in the store, look for smallish, tightly packed sprouts. You’ll lose a few leaves when trimming, but ideally, the sprout should mostly stay together. For a full primer on how to perfectly roast Brussels sprouts, check out this post.ย 

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Apples and Bacon

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Apples and Bacon

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Apples

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Apples

Yield: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
These Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Apples are an easy and healthy side dish for any time of the year!

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the Brussels sprouts, apple and bacon. Set aside.
  3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, maple syrup, and balsamic vinegar.
  4. Pour the olive oil mixture into the Brussels sprouts mixture and toss to coat.
  5. Transfer the Brussels sprouts onto a large baking sheet. Season liberally with salt and pepper.
  6. Roast in oven for 15-20 minutes, turning once halfway through, or until sprouts are tender and brown.

Notes

For a low sugar option, simply omit the maple syrup.

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1 serving
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 276Total Fat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 303mgCarbohydrates: 23gFiber: 4gSugar: 14gProtein: 7g

At Wholefully, we believe that good nutrition is about much more than just the numbers on the nutrition facts panel. Please use the above information as only a small part of what helps you decide what foods are nourishing for you.

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46 Comments

  1. I want to join you as you go back to a journey towards a healthier you…I am kinda’ doing the same. Let’s go back to basics, and together enjoy life. Such a hearty recipe! Thanks for sharing!

  2. I’m trying to convince myself to like brussel sprouts and this looks like just the recipe to start with! These look great!

  3. I have never seen a picture of brussel sprouts that made me even remotely want to eat them! But this? Yeah, I would totally eat this.

  4. I have always loved brussels sprouts, even when I was little. I have 3 awesome sprout recipes I love but will definitely be trying this one. Hmm… maybe a dry run before Thanksgiving since this is the veg dish I always make. Thanks!

  5. This looks absolutely fantastic! I love the idea of adding the apples, what a lovely touch. I love brussels sprouts, especially when roasted. They’re much better than people give them credit to!

  6. This is funny–I just made roasted brussels sprouts with apples last night. I never tried them as a kid or even young adult. My first time making them was last year and I couldn’t believe how good they were. They totally don’t deserve their bad reputation!

  7. I can’t say I’ve ever tried them, to be honest, but I think this recipe will convince me to do so! Thanks so much!

  8. I gotta try this one! I am addicted to Brussels sprouts and jumped on the train about a year ago as well. I buy the 3lb bag at Costco and keep to myself! As a kid, my mom always used her steamer to cook these, and it stunk up the house for days! No way was I going to try those then. Roasting is the way to go, must try this recipe!

    1. Definitely try them! I promise they aren’t nearly as bad as the kids would make you believe they are. ๐Ÿ™‚