Balsamic Glazed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Roasted Brussels sprouts with crispy turkey bacon and balsamic reduction
40m
Total
160
Calories
10g
Protein
4
Servings
Nutrition Information
14g
Carbs
5g
Fiber
9g
Net Carbs
8g
Fat
Blood Sugar Impact
Glycemic Index (GI)
25
Absorption speed
Glycemic Load (GL)
2
Total impact per serving
💡 GI measures absorption SPEED, GL measures TOTAL IMPACT on your blood sugar.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Brussels sprouts (trimmed and halved)
- 4 slices Turkey bacon (chopped)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1/4 cup Balsamic vinegar
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F
- 2
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper
- 3
In a large bowl, toss halved Brussels sprouts with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper
- 4
Spread Brussels sprouts cut-side down on baking sheet in a single layer
- 5
Roast for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy on edges
- 6
While Brussels sprouts roast, cook chopped turkey bacon in a skillet until crispy
- 7
Transfer bacon to paper towels to drain
- 8
In a small saucepan, bring balsamic vinegar to a simmer over medium heat
- 9
Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until reduced by half and syrupy
- 10
Remove Brussels sprouts from oven
- 11
Transfer to a serving bowl and toss with crispy bacon
- 12
Drizzle balsamic reduction over the top
- 13
Serve immediately while hot and crispy
💡 Tips
- •Don't overcrowd the pan - Brussels sprouts need space to crisp
- •Can substitute regular bacon for turkey bacon
- •Add chopped pecans or walnuts for extra crunch
- •Leftovers can be reheated in air fryer to restore crispness
