“Absolutely Delectable” is what you’ll say about these Miso Maple Brussel Sprouts with Bacon

These Brussel sprouts are the perfect combination of sweet, savory and a little spicy. Cook them until they’re crispy on the outside and tender on the inside and watch how quickly they disappear. This recipe is super easy as is but customizing it is really simple too. Add in flavors like garlic or ginger to take this dish to a whole new level and if you’re looking for a little extra sweetness, sprinkle some brown sugar on top before placing them back in the oven.

Yields: 4 servings

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 35-40 minutes

Ingredients:

1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved (or quartered if large)

8 slices bacon, diced

3 tbsp pure maple syrup

2 tbsp white miso paste

1 ½ tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

½ tbsp dijon mustard

¼ tbsp red pepper chili flakes

2 tsp of olive oil

2 tsp bacon grease

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions:

1.) In a large skillet cook the diced bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, reserving about 2 teaspoons of the bacon grease for later in the recipe.

2. Preheat your oven to 375°F

3.) Toss your brussel sprouts with olive oil and season with salt in pepper. Place on a baking tray and place in the oven for 25 minutes or until brussels sprouts begin to brown.

4.) In a medium sized bowl whisk together miso paste, maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, bacon grease, dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined. Taste the glaze and adjust the flavor to fit your liking.

5.) Remove the Brussels sprouts from the oven and toss in the glaze along with red pepper chili flakes. Spread back onto the baking sheet and place back in the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes.

6.) Once done cooking, top with bacon AND TOSS.

Enjoy!