TINY Kitchen Maple Brussels with Turkey Bacon
It wasn't until adulthood that I discovered the deliciousness that is Brussels Sprouts. I never ate them growing up, but like any good 80's kid, I "knew" they were gross. I just didn't know why. Fast-forward 20-something years, and a plate of Brussels Sprouts were staring me down at a very fancy NYC restaurant while dining "family style" with foodie colleagues. Could I let them know that this was foreign to me? That I was kind of scared? Or do I just take a deep breath, give a fake smile, and tough out a single bite to prove my high-end dining prowess?
Short story: I did the latter. And probably couldn't contain my surprise and excitement that these tiny green nuggets were AMAZING. Especially when slathered with oil, butter, parm, honey, maple or any combination of the like.
Today, Brussels have earned their spot in the regular rotation in the TINY Kitchen, and this is one of my favorite ways to enjoy them. BONUS: This recipe is AIP diet compliant! Give it a try and let me know what you think. I'd also love to hear your favorite way to eat Brussels Sprouts, too!
xoxo
Tessa
INGREDIENTS
1 lb of raw Brussels Sprouts, trimmed and de-stemmed
1 tbs olive or avocado oil
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
4 slices turkey bacon - I prefer Applegate Organics Turkey Bacon: This organic turkey bacon is AIP compliant and contains no spices
1 tbs real maple syrup
DIRECTIONS
Pre-heat oven to 450 degrees
Line a baking sheet with foil
De-stem your sprouts, slice in half and remove excess loose or damaged leaves
Place prepped sprouts in a large mixing bowl
Toss sprouts in 1 tbs of olive oil
Sprinkle with your pepper, onion powder, and garlic salt and toss again
Pour your Brussels onto your baking tray, making sure to spread out into a single layer
Slice up your turkey bacon into small pieces
Sprinkle turkey bacon over your Brussels Sprouts, spreading out across the full length of the pan
Place in oven and bake for 25 minutes or until edges of sprouts and bacon start to crisp
Remove from oven and place in serving dish
Drizzle maple across the top, serve!