Description
Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts with Pecans are roasted until golden, tossed in sweet maple syrup, and finished with crispy bacon and toasted pecans. Perfect for holidays or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
1 lb Brussels Sprouts, trimmed and halved
4–5 slices bacon, chopped
1/2 cup pecans, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1–2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Trim ends of Brussels sprouts and halve them.
3. Toss sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
4. Add chopped bacon and toss again to combine.
5. Spread in a single layer, cut side down, on the baking sheet.
6. Roast for 20–25 minutes until sprouts are tender and bacon is crisp.
7. Sprinkle pecans and drizzle maple syrup over the sprouts.
8. Return to oven for 5 more minutes to caramelize and toast pecans.
9. Serve warm with extra maple syrup or pepper if desired.
Notes
Use fresh Brussels sprouts for best texture.
Add a few dried cranberries for a festive twist.
For vegan, sub bacon with smoked tempeh.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 18mg