Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Balsamic Glaze.

Ingredienser

680 g (1½ Ibs) Brussels sprouts

113 g (4 oz) bacon or pancetta, diced

2 garlic cloves, finely choppea

60 mL (¼ cup) olive oil

Salt and black pepper, to taste

30 mL (2 Tbsp) balsamic glaze

60 mL (¼ cup) roasted pistachios, coarsely chopped

Fremgangsmåte

Preheat the oven to 205 C (400 F). Trim and remove any dried outer leaves from the Brussels sprouts and cut in half lengthwise. Place the Brussels sprouts and any loose leaves on a parchment paper-lined sheet pan. Add the bacon and garlic, and drizzle with olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss well to combine and spread out in a single layer.

Roast for 20 to 30 minutes, or until tender and nicely browned, tossing once halfway through. Remove from the oven. Drizzle with the balsamic glaze and toss. Top with the pista- chios and serve. Makes 6 servings.

Recipe courtesy of Kathy McDaniel (lemonblossoms.com)