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Brussels sprouts with bacon, cranberries, goat cheese and toasted pecans in a bowl.
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Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Pecans, Cranberries and Goat Cheese

Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Pecans, Cranberries and Goat Cheese is the perfect side dish this fall and winter season. Fancy enough to serve at your holiday party but easy enough to make on a weeknight, this recipe is super versatile.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 248kcal
Author: Sarah Thomas-Drawbaugh

Equipment

  • 1 baking tray
  • 2 nonstick skillets

Ingredients

  • 14 ounces Brussels sprouts remove ends, wash & dry. Then halve or quarter based on size.
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil to roast the sprouts
  • pinch kosher salt to season the sprouts
  • few turns cracked black pepper to season the sprouts
  • 5-6 slices center cut bacon cook and crumble. Option to reserve a drizzle of grease for roasting the Brussels sprouts
  • ½ cup pecan pieces toasted
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • 1-2 ounces goat cheese crumbled

Instructions

How to Make this Recipe

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Grab a baking tray and set it aside.

Roast the Brussels Sprouts

  • Add the prepared Brussels sprouts to a baking tray. Drizzle with avocado oil and season with a pinch of kosher salt and cracked black pepper. Toss until well coated.
    (option to add a drizzle of the bacon grease to the Brussels sprouts before roasting.) Roast for 20-25 minutes. Cooking time will vary slightly based on size.

Assemble

  • Once the Brussels sprouts are lightly browned and tender, pull them from the oven. Next, add the cooked and crumbled bacon to the tray, followed by the toasted pecan pieces and dried cranberries. Toss together until well combined.
    Add everything to a serving dish and top with the crumbled goat cheese. Serve warm and enjoy.

Notes

How to Store: 
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for three to four days. Reheat in the microwave until warmed through. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving or 1/5th of the side dish | Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 43mg | Potassium: 615mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 664IU | Vitamin C: 68mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 2mg