CRUNCHY BACON BLUE CHEESE RED PEPPER BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Crunchy Bacon Blue Cheese Red Pepper Brussels Sprouts image

This is my family's absolute favorite dish on my holiday table. What's not to love with the mixed aroma of garlic, onions, bacon, and blue cheese floating through your home? -Jana Gooding, Carlsbad, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/4 cup avocado oil
3 cups halved fresh Brussels sprouts
1/2 cup sliced red onions
1/2 cup sliced sweet red pepper
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup chopped cashews or pecans

Steps:

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add Brussels sprouts, onions and red pepper; cook and stir until crisp-tender, 8-10 minutes. Add cranberries, vinegar and garlic. Cook just until berries are tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in cheese, bacon, salt and pepper. Sprinkle with cashews. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 20g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 736mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein.