Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Turkey Bacon and Shallots
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Serves: 4-6
 
The side that steals the show. These Roasted Brussels Sprouts with turkey bacon and shallots will not last long on your table.
Ingredients
  • 4-5 cups brussels sprouts
  • 1 tsp sea salt, freshly ground
  • ½ tsp ground pepper
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 4 slices of turkey bacon
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 large shallot, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup of white wine
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Toss brussels sprouts in olive oil and generously salt and pepper.
  3. Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook the bacon on medium high heat until browned. Remove from pan and set on a plate. After they have cooled, coarsely chop.
  4. Add a little oil (depending upon whether the bacon has left any fat) to the pan and reduce heat to medium. Add the shallots and saute for 10 minutes until slightly browned and soft. Add wine to the pan and saute until wine has evaporated.
  5. Remove from heat. (Everything up to this step can be done a few hours in advance.)
  6. Roast brussels sprouts in oven for approximately 20 minutes until they begin to brown. Add shallots and bacon to dish and cook for approximately 5 minutes more until browned and charred.
  7. Remove from oven and transfer to serving bowl. Serve immediately.
Recipe by Weekend Table at https://weekendtable.com/2012/10/21/roasted-brussels-sprouts-with-turkey-bacon-and-shallots/