Smashed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Maple Glaze

Brussels sprouts are one of my favorite vegetables – even my kids love them – though many look at me like I’m crazy when I include them on my recipe lists and books. My original Smashed Brussels Sprouts recipe is a fan favorite so I’m updating it with a holiday spin for the Thanksgiving table.

I love ChocZero‘s or Lakanto’s sugar-free maple syrup for these…your guests will never know this tangy and smoky recipe is sugar free!

Smashed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Maple Glaze

Smashing the brussels sprouts before roasting allows the bacon and sugar-free maple syrup to soak into the nooks and crannies of the sprouts for maximum flavor.

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Prep Time 7 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Calories 266 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 pound Brussels sprouts trimmed
• 2 tablespoons avocado oil
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 3 tablespoons Lakanto or ChocZero sugar-free maple syrup
• 4 slices thick-cut bacon chopped

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Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 400℉
• Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
• Fill a medium saucepan 3/4 full of water and add some kosher salt. Bring water to a boil.
• Once boiling, add your Brussels sprouts and boil for about 5 minutes.
• Drain, pat dry and transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
• Using the bottom of a glass, lightly “smash” the Brussels individually and press them into little patties. I don’t smash them too much – just enough to crack them open.
• Drizzle the avocado oil over the sprouts, and sprinkle evenly with garlic powder and bacon.
• Drizzle maple syrup evenly.
• Roast in oven for 10 – 15 minutes until tops of sprouts begin to caramelize.

Nutrition

Calories: 266kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 9gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 268mgPotassium: 530mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 868IUVitamin C: 96mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 2mg

Keyword holiday, thanksgiving

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