BALSAMIC BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON

Balsamic Brussels Sprouts with Bacon image

This Italian-inspired Brussels sprouts with bacon recipe features pine nuts, balsamic glaze and freshly shaved Parmesan cheese. Serve this quick and easy side for special holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 pounds Brussels sprouts, halved
6 bacon strips, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons pine nuts
2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano
2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
2 tablespoons freshly shaved Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 450°. In a large bowl, toss Brussels sprouts, bacon, olive oil, salt and pepper. Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking sheet. Roast, stirring halfway through cooking, until sprouts are tender and lightly browned, 20-25 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a small skillet or saucepan, heat the extra virgin olive oil over low heat. Add pine nuts; cook until fragrant and nuts start to brown, 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat; mix in oregano. Transfer Brussels sprouts to a serving bowl; add pine nut mixture and toss to coat. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and sprinkle with Parmesan; serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Fat 26g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 410mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 9g protein.