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Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Dried Cherries

16 November

I am very proud to say that I’ve converted numerous people who didn’t think they liked brussels sprouts to liking them after they tried this dish. these brussels sprouts with bacon & dried cherries were a top ordered thanksgiving side dish with my organic grab & go shop and meal delivery service. it’s the perfect combination of sweet, salty, saucy and spicy paired with the season’s best roasted brussels sprouts.

the inspiration:

this dish was inspired by a brussels sprouts dish that I loved at a Fort Worth restaurant. they were fried brussels sprouts with shredded coconut, scallions and a spicy honey garlic sauce. my version uses a similar tasting spicy maple orange sauce with roasted brussels sprouts, sweet dried cherries and crispy crumbled bacon. it’s full of texture and you won’t be able to get enough…

brussels sprouts ingredients:

brussels sprouts: the star of the show!
bacon: crisp chopped bacon is so delicious with the sweet & spicy sauce. this is my favorite no sugar bacon that we also used at our grab & go shop.
dried cherries: the perfect chewy bite of sweetness.
sriracha: adds the perfect spice to the sauce.
maple syrup: naturally sweetens the sauce.
fresh orange: a nice pop of freshness.
apple cider vinegar: this pop of acid makes the sauce pop.
coconut aminos: adds umami to the sauce.
seasonings: this complex sauce is simply seasoned with salt and granulated garlic.

how to make:

this dish has a few components but is very simply to make! begin by slicing, seasoning and roasting the brussels sprouts until they are lightly browned and tender. while the brussels are roasting, you will fry your sliced bacon until crispy and delicious. the sauce comes together quickly- just dump all the ingredients in a small saucepan and let it simmer away! when the brussels are finished, toss them well with the sauce then fold in the crisp bacon and dried cherries. serve immediately and enjoy!

menu planning ideas:

below are some family menu planning ideas to pair with the brussels sprouts:

burger night: serve brussels sprouts alongside mushroom & swiss burgers.
steak night: serve brussels sprouts grilled or seared steaks with roasted potatoes.
light & fresh: serve brussels sprouts alongside my broiled honey orange salmon.
grain bowl: add brussels sprouts in a bowl with quinoa, diced cucumber & avocado and pumpkin seeds.