Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Pomegranate
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Pomegranate melds savory oven roasted Brussels sprouts, crispy bacon and sweet pomegranate in this delicious favorite side dish recipe! Perfect for holidays and entertaining!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 3 slices bacon
- 1-1/2 pounds brussels sprouts halved
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425ºF.
- Arrange bacon on the baking sheet and bake until cooked throughout, about 12 minutes. Remove the bacon from the baking sheet and set aside to cool. Once cooled, crumble.
- Place the Brussels sprouts onto the baking sheet used for the bacon and sprinkle with salt and pepper and lightly toss to coat. Roast the brussels sprouts, stirring occasionally, until tender and caramelized, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the maple syrup and balsamic vinegar and set aside.
- Remove the Brussels sprouts from oven, drizzle with maple syrup mixture, add crumbled bacon and pomegranate seeds and toss to coat. Serve warm.
Notes
Make Ahead Roasted Brussels Sprouts Recipe
- Prepare as instructed without adding the pomegranate seeds. Allow cooked Brussels Sprouts dish to cool and add to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Reheat in the oven until reheated throughout.
- Remove from the oven and top with pomegranate seeds and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 80kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 471mg | Potassium: 194mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 285IU | Vitamin C: 32.9mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.6mg