Roasted Brussels Sprouts Turkey Bacon (Printable)
Crispy Brussels sprouts paired with savory turkey bacon and a hint of garlic and lemon.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Meats
04 - 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
→ Seasonings
05 - ½ tsp salt
06 - ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
07 - ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
→ Finishings
08 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
09 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine Brussels sprouts with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika if using. Toss to coat evenly.
03 - Spread coated Brussels sprouts evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Scatter chopped turkey bacon over the top.
04 - Roast in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring once halfway through cooking, until Brussels sprouts are golden and turkey bacon is crisp.
05 - Remove from oven, drizzle with fresh lemon juice, and sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately.
# Tips from dashanddishes:
01 -
- The Brussels sprouts get crispy on the outside while staying tender inside, and the turkey bacon crisps up beautifully without adding too much grease.
- Its fast enough for a weeknight but impressive enough to serve at a holiday table without any fuss.
02 -
- Dont skip the halfway stir or the sprouts on the bottom will burn while the ones on top stay pale and undercooked.
- If your Brussels sprouts are different sizes, cut the larger ones into quarters so everything cooks at the same rate.
03 -
- Use a large enough baking sheet so the sprouts have room to breathe, or they will steam instead of roast.
- Taste a sprout before serving and adjust the lemon juice or salt if needed, because that final tweak makes all the difference.