Best 7 Brussels Sprouts With Diced Bacon And Apples Recipes

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Brussels sprouts with diced bacon and apples is a delectable dish that combines the flavors of sweet, savory, and slightly bitter. The sprouts are roasted until caramelized, while the bacon adds a smoky crunch and the apples bring a touch of sweetness. This dish is a perfect side dish for any main course or can be served as a vegetarian main course.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SAUTEED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH APPLES AND BACON



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Brussels sprouts just may become your favorite part of the meal with this savory side dish from "Basic to Brilliant, Y'all," by Virginia Willis.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved lengthwise
2 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into lardons
1 onion, preferably Vidalia, chopped
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
Leaves from 2 sprigs thyme, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add brussels sprouts and cook until bright green and just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • In a medium skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Decrease heat and add onion; cook, stirring, until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add apple and thyme; cook, stirring occasionally, until apple is golden brown, about 3 minutes.
  • Add brussels sprouts and toss to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes; sprinkle with parsley and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a warmed serving platter and serve immediately.

ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON AND APPLES



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Oven-roasted Brussels sprouts, apples, and bits of bacon are glazed in an herby maple seasoning in this easy side dish that works alongside any main.

Provided by LaBurd

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and quartered
2 medium Granny Smith apples, cored and chopped
⅓ cup avocado oil
5 slices turkey bacon, chopped
2 tablespoons maple syrup
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon sea salt
1 pinch ground thyme, or to taste
1 pinch dried marjoram, or to taste
1 pinch crushed dried rosemary, or to taste
1 pinch crushed dried lavender, or to taste
1 pinch fennel seeds, or to taste
1 pinch dried oregano, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Mix Brussels sprouts, apples, oil, bacon, maple syrup, pepper, salt, thyme, marjoram, rosemary, lavender, fennel, and oregano together in a large bowl. Spread in an even layer on a baking sheet.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until Brussels sprouts are tender and bacon is crisp, 30 to 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.1 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 5.2 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 154.4 mg, Sugar 9.7 g

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON AND APPLE



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What a perfect flavor combination - savory and sweet! I made this for Thanksgiving last year and it was amazing! Recipe from Everyday Food magazine.

Provided by Ingy1171

Categories     Apple

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 slices bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
4 pints Brussels sprouts, ends trimmed and halved
salt
pepper
1 apple, cored and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Arrange bacon in single layer on large rimmed baking sheet. Cook until browned.
  • Add brussels sprouts in a single layer, season with salt and pepper and toss with bacon.
  • Roast until they begin to turn brown.
  • Toss in apple pieces and roast until brussels sprouts are browned and softened and apple has softened.
  • Remove from oven, toss with red wine vinegar and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 4.1, Sodium 88.8, Carbohydrate 19.2, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 7.9, Protein 5.4

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH DICED BACON AND APPLES



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 5

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 twelve-ounce containers Brussels sprouts, trimmed, and halved lengthwise
8 ounces bacon, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/4 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and add salt. Add Brussels sprouts, and cook until bright green and Brussels sprouts are tender, about 6 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook until the fat renders, and bacon is crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Add apples, and cook, stirring occasionally, until apples are golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Add thyme, and season with pepper. Using a slotted spoon, transfer Brussels sprouts to skillet. Taste, and adjust for seasoning. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g

ROASTED APPLES AND BRUSSELS SPROUTS



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Apple, onion, and Brussels sprouts are roasted together with a hint of lemon. My wife and I can go through an entire tray of these by ourselves. Yummo!

Provided by Jacob French

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Brussels Sprouts     Roasted

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) package frozen Brussels sprouts
2 apples - peeled, cored, and cut into 3/4-inch chunks
2 sweet onions, cut into 3/4-inch chunks
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, or as needed
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch garlic powder to taste
zest from 1 lemon
juice from 1 lemon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Arrange frozen Brussels sprouts in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet; sprinkle apple and onion pieces evenly around the baking sheet. Drizzle the sprouts, apples, and onions with olive oil; sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Toss the mixture gently to coat.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until sprouts are hot and fragrant, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with lemon zest, and squeeze juice from zested lemon over the sprouts to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.9 calories, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 28.6 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH APPLE



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To dress up plain brussels sprouts, Travis Flack of Seminole, Florida adds apple, bacon and a little fresh thyme to steamed sprouts then simmers for a tasty accompaniment to almost any meal.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 pound fresh brussels sprouts, halved
2 bacon strips, diced
1 medium red apple, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Place brussels sprouts in a steamer basket; place in a small saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp; drain. Remove bacon to paper towels. Add the apple, thyme and brussels sprouts to skillet. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 5-10 minutes or until heated through. Stir in bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 129mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON, APPLES AND ONIONS



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A great way to eat brussel sprouts! We had this with roasted pork tenderloin marinated in honey, mustard and garlic with crushed potatoes on the side. Delicious!

Provided by IngridNL

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb Brussels sprout
6 slices smoked bacon
1 tablespoon mustard seeds
1 medium onion, peeled, cut in crescents
1 apple, cut into crescents
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 175 Celcius.
  • Trim the sprouts, remove dead leaves, cut in half.
  • Toss sprouts with olive oil (about 1 T).
  • Roast in oven for about 25 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, in a large pan, saute the bacon til crisp.
  • Keep 1 T of bacon grease, discard the rest.
  • Add the mustard seeds to med-high pan until they start to pop.
  • Add the onions and apples, lower the heat to medium and sauté. Stir occasionally. (5-6 minutes).
  • Add the sugar, wine and vinegar. On med-high heat, reduce liquid to syrup.
  • Remove from heat. Stir in the mustard.
  • Add the bacon.
  • Add the sprouts.
  • Stir together.
  • Add salt to taste. (May not be necessary depending on the bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.1, Fat 10, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 13.2, Sodium 349.9, Carbohydrate 27.9, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 17.3, Protein 8.6

Tips:

  • Choose fresh Brussels sprouts: Look for firm, compact sprouts with bright green leaves.
  • Trim the Brussels sprouts: Cut off the stem end and any wilted or discolored leaves.
  • Halve or quarter the Brussels sprouts: This will help them cook evenly.
  • Use a variety of cooking methods: Brussels sprouts can be roasted, sautéed, grilled, or steamed. Each method will give you a different flavor and texture.
  • Add flavorings: Brussels sprouts pair well with a variety of flavors, such as bacon, apples, onions, garlic, and nuts.
  • Don't overcook the Brussels sprouts: They should be tender but still slightly firm.

Conclusion:

Brussels sprouts are a delicious and versatile vegetable that can be enjoyed in many different ways. With their unique flavor and nutritional benefits, they are a great addition to any meal. Whether you are roasting them, sautéing them, grilling them, or steaming them, Brussels sprouts are sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish, give Brussels sprouts a try!

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