Balsamic Brussels Sprouts
Balsamic Brussels Sprouts is a classic side dish made even better with bacon and a balsamic maple glaze. Enjoy this 20-minute recipe for the holidays, weeknight dinners, and more!
Servings: 2
Calories: 226kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb. brussels sprouts ends trimmed and sliced in half
- 3 slices bacon chopped
- 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium-low heat; remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Add the brussels sprouts to the skillet with the bacon fat and stir to coat. Place a lid on the skillet and cook on low heat for 5 minutes. Uncover, add the bacon back into the skillet, increase the heat to medium and continue cooking uncovered for 3-5 minutes until the sprouts are browned to your liking.
- In a small bowl whisk the balsamic and maple syrup together. Once the sprouts are done, pour the sauce overtop and stir to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste and enjoy!
Notes
*Calories are per serving and are an estimation
*NOTE: Prefer to bake? Stir bacon, sprouts, maple syrup, and balsamic together, transfer to a lined baking sheet and bake at 425° for 25-30 minutes, tossing halfway through; OR, omit “sauce” and drizzle with balsamic glaze once they’re out of the oven/before serving
*NOTE: You can use store-bought balsamic glaze instead if you prefer
*Optional add-ins: pomegranate seeds, pecans if you want to bulk it up
Nutrition
Calories: 226kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 64mg | Potassium: 945mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 1710IU | Vitamin C: 193mg | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 3mg