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Bacon Balsamic Brussels (Sprouts)

So good, you'll forget you ever hated these as a kid
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 185
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz brussels sprouts
  • 175 grams (about 4 pieces) bacon I greatly prefer black forest bacon
  • 30 grams balsamic vinegar reduction this has the consistency of syrup
  • 6 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Equipment

  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Large baking sheet
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400F/205C, and line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. Make sure your oven rack is in the center of the oven.
  2. Cut off the ends of the Brussels sprouts and halve them, saving and spare leaves. They will turn into yummy crispy bits.
  3. Place Brussels sprouts on a large baking sheet lined with aluminum foil and drizzle with oil, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
  4. Rub these sprouts a bit to thoroughly coat them in the oil and spices, and try to space them out so they're not too crowded.
  5. Cut the bacon in half, then cut it into strips lengthwise. Cut the strip into cubes, along the short edge. Spread the bacon out evenly on top of the sprouts.
  6. Bake for 10 minutes, then add your chopped garlic. Toss the sprouts, bacon, and garlic together. 
    Toss the sprouts, bacon, and garlic together.
  7. Bake another 10 minutes, or until desired doneness. I like mine quite crunchy.
  8. As soon as they're out of the oven, drizzle with the balsamic reduction, toss, and serve.

Notes

Macros (per serving): fat: 11g; carbs: 21g; protein: 5g