OVEN-ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH MISSION FIGS AND BACON

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This recipe is so yummy, even your children (and of course the child in all of us) will learn to love Brussels sprouts. Serve warm with a meal and keep leftovers in the fridge for up to 10 days (they get better every day)!

Provided by Allen Knecht

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Brussels Sprouts     Roasted

Time 1h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

10 slices thick-cut bacon, cut in 1-inch pieces
2 (12 ounce) packages Brussels sprouts, cut in half
6 dates, chopped
1 sweet onion, chopped
6 sprigs Italian flat leaf parsley, chopped
½ cup balsamic vinegar, or more to taste
⅓ cup dried cranberries
⅓ cup whole pecans
¼ cup olive oil, or more to taste
¼ cup quartered dried Mission figs
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spread bacon on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crispy, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove bacon from oven; increase oven temperature to 380 degrees F (193 degrees C). Transfer bacon to a large bowl. Add Brussels sprouts, dates, onion, parsley, vinegar, cranberries, pecans, olive oil, figs, fennel seeds, salt, and pepper; toss to combine. Spread onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the hot oven until tender and lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.4 calories, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Cholesterol 10.1 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 259.3 mg, Sugar 20.2 g

Axmed Barre
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Hailey Bedea
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


MD Mithu Hossen
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I'm not a big fan of Brussels sprouts, but this recipe changed my mind.


tsend ayush
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit!


Ladla Jani
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious side dish.


Anasi mos
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I love this recipe! The Brussels sprouts are always perfectly roasted and the bacon and figs add a nice touch of sweetness.


Shekh Rohul
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These Brussels sprouts were delicious! The bacon and figs were a great addition. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Camilo Bautista
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I'm not a big fan of Brussels sprouts, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The Brussels sprouts were roasted perfectly and the bacon and figs added a lot of flavor. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Muyingo Ronald
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious side dish. The Brussels sprouts were roasted to perfection and the bacon and figs added a nice touch of sweetness.


Dorina Novac
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a big success. Everyone loved the Brussels sprouts. They were perfectly roasted and the bacon and figs added a lot of flavor.


Calle B
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These Brussels sprouts were a hit! I loved the combination of sweet and savory flavors. The bacon added a nice smoky flavor, and the figs were a great addition. I will definitely be making this dish again.