Maple Dijon Glazed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Pine Nuts
These maple Dijon glazed Brussels sprouts are roasted until golden and crispy, then tossed in a sweet and tangy balsamic glaze and topped with bacon, toasted pine nuts, and shaved parmesan. It’s an elegant yet easy side dish that brings cozy flavor and festive flair to any weeknight or holiday table.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 5-6 slices Thick cut bacon fat reserved
- 2 lbs Brussels sprouts halved
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- Fresh cracked black pepper
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1/4 cup Pine nuts
- 1/4 cup Maple syrup
- 2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- Shaved parmesan
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Add bacon to a sheet pan in a single layer, bake for 6-8 minutes until crispy. Remove from oven, let cool, and reserve fat. Chop bacon into bits.5-6 slices Thick cut bacon
- Add halved Brussels to a large sheet pan, toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Roast for 10 minutes.2 lbs Brussels sprouts, 3 tbsp Olive oil, 1 tsp Kosher salt, Fresh cracked black pepper, 1 tsp Garlic powder
- In a mixing bowl combine maple syrup, balsamic, Dijon, and 2 tablespoons of the reserved bacon fat. Remove the Brussels from the oven after 10 minutes, drizzle over the maple glaze, toss to combine, and roast again for 8-10 minutes until tender. If desired, broil for a few minutes to get them super crispy.1/4 cup Maple syrup , 2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar , 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- Add pine nuts to a small sauté pan with about a tablespoon of the reserved bacon fat, toast over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown.1/4 cup Pine nuts
- Add Brussels to a platter, top with bacon bits, toasted pine nuts, and shaved parmesan. Serve warm and enjoy!Shaved parmesan
Notes
- Use fresh, evenly sized Brussels sprouts so they roast evenly. I like to trim off the bottom portion and halve, large Brussels can be quartered.
- Cook the bacon until crispy, then chop it after it's cooled, reserve bacon fat.
- Toast the pine nuts in a bacon fat for extra flavor - they burn quickly, so watch closely.
- Drizzle the glaze over the sprouts and roast again so it reduces down and creates a sweet, almost sticky glaze.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 279kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 10gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 744mgPotassium: 733mgFiber: 6gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 1172IUVitamin C: 129mgCalcium: 88mgIron: 3mg