ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS & CAULIFLOWER WITH BACON

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I have made this for a few family dinners. I hope you love this! This is one of the best side dishes that I have made. The brussels sprouts & cauliflower develop a nutty flavor once roasted, & the bacon vinaigrette adds a great taste. You can also cut the vegetables the day before & store them in an air-tight container &...

Provided by Lori-Jo Wahl

Categories     Vegetables

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 lb fresh brussels sprouts
2-med. heads of cauliflower
1/4 c olive oil
2 Tbsp sugar
10 slice bacon, cooked & crumbled
2 Tbsp white wine vinegar
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
3/4 pitted kalamata olives, coarsley chopped
1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp chopped fresh thyme

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Rinse brussel sprouts thoroughly; remove any discarded leaves. Trim stem ends; cut in half lengthwise.
  • 2. Combine sprouts & next 3 ingredients in a large roasting pan; toss to coat. Spread into 1 layer. Roast at 450 degrees for 45 to 48 minutes or until vegetables are tender & browned, stirring after 30 minutes.
  • 3. Meanwhile cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat 15 minutes until crisp; remove bacon, place on paper towel, reserving 2 Tbs. drippings. Crumble bacon.
  • 4. Whisk together drippings, vinegar, & next 4 ingredients. Drizzle vinaigrette over roasted vegetables. Add crumbled bacon, olives, parsley, & thyme; toss to coat.

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