Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Apples

Oven-roasted Brussels sprouts, apples, and bits of bacon are glazed in an herby maple seasoning in this easy side dish that works alongside any main.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 176 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 pinch dried oregano, or to taste
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• 2 medium Granny Smith apples, cored and chopped
• 1 pinch dried marjoram, or to taste
• 1 pinch ground thyme, or to taste
• 5 slices turkey bacon, chopped
• 1 pinch fennel seeds, or to taste
• ⅓ cup avocado oil
• 2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and quartered
• 1 pinch crushed dried rosemary, or to taste
• 1 pinch crushed dried lavender, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Mix Brussels sprouts, apples, oil, bacon, maple syrup, pepper, salt, thyme, marjoram, rosemary, lavender, fennel, and oregano together in a large bowl. Spread in an even layer on a baking sheet.

Step 3

Roast in the preheated oven until Brussels sprouts are tender and bacon is crisp, 30 to 35 minutes.