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Spicy Maple Butternut Brussels Bacon

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A delicious dish combining the sweetness of maple syrup with Brussels sprouts, butternut squash, and crispy bacon.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 450 g Brussels sprouts, stems and outer leaves removed, halved
  • 4 cups (about 600 g) peeled and cubed butternut squash
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon (3 g) garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon (1 g) cayenne pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon (1 g) ground cinnamon
  • 0.13 teaspoon (0.3 g) ground cloves or allspice
  • Freshly ground salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 120140 g uncooked bacon (about 4–5 slices)
  • 50 g dried cranberries
  • 50 g toasted pecan halves, chopped
  • 50 g crumbled gorgonzola, blue cheese or goat cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 220°C. Line a large baking sheet or two smaller sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Spread Brussels sprouts and butternut squash cubes evenly on the baking sheet, avoiding overcrowding.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, maple syrup, garlic powder, cayenne, cinnamon, and cloves or allspice. Drizzle over the vegetables and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
  4. Roast vegetables in the center of the oven for 15 minutes, then flip for even browning. Continue roasting for another 15 minutes or until golden and tender.
  5. Cook bacon according to package instructions until crispy, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
  6. Transfer roasted vegetables to a serving bowl and fold in chopped bacon, dried cranberries, and toasted pecans. Top with crumbled cheese and serve warm.

Notes

This dish can be served as a side or a main course, and pairs well with proteins like grilled chicken.

  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg