Looking to introduce your kids to a new green vegetable? Recipes like this one that use favorite tastes like bacon and maple syrup are an easy way to get them to like Brussels sprouts.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- 3 slices turkey bacon
- 2 lbs. Brussels sprouts, trimmed
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Coat a 1-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Halve Brussels sprouts lengthwise. Cook bacon in a skillet. Drain on paper towels. Crumble and set aside. Toss Brussels sprouts with bacon drippings and maple syrup. Roast for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Toss with bacon. Roast another 2-3 minutes. Serve immediately.
Serves 8.
Per serving: 94 calories, 2 g fat, 5 mg cholesterol, 17 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 5 g protein, 17% Vitamin A, 159% Vitamin C, 5% calcium, 10% iron
For more great side dish recipes, see also:
- Brussels Sprouts with Pistachios
- Broccoli with Garlic and Pine Nuts
- Green Beans and Tomatoes
- Butternut Squash with Apples
Stephanie Gallagher - Stephanie Gallagher is a veteran journalist and author. In addition to writing for Suite 101, she is the Cooking for Kids columnist for ...
