Oven Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Looking for a delicious and healthy side dish to serve up this holiday season? Look no further than this oven roasted Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes recipe! It's easy to make, loaded with flavor, and sure to please even the pickiest of eaters.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh brussels sprouts
- 2 lbs sweet potatoes
- 6 slices bacon
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries Craisins
- ¼ cup sunflower seeds
- ½ cup balsamic glaze *see notes for an easy homemade version
Instructions
- Preheat oven temperature to 400 degrees f.
- Line a large sheet pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper. My personal preference is to use parchment paper. Lightly spray with cooking spray.
- Cook bacon until crispy. Allow to cool and crumble. Set aside.6 slices bacon
- Cut the bottom of of the brussels sprouts and remove any outer leaves that may be brown or limp. Cut any large brussels sprouts in half.1 lb fresh brussels sprouts
- Rinse brussels sprouts thoroughly in cool water and allow to drain in a small colander before moving on to the next step.
- Peel and cut sweet potatoes into cubes approximately the same size as the brussels sprouts.2 lbs sweet potatoes
- Place sweet potato cubes and drained brussels sprouts in a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Stir gently with a wooden spoon or spatula to coat all these delicious fresh vegetables.2 tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Add the veggies and crumbled bacon to your prepped large baking sheet in a single layer and place on the center rack of the oven with a total cook time of 25-30 minutes until the vegetables are tender when poked with a fork. The edges of the brussels sprouts should be a toasty golden brown.6 slices bacon
- Remove the baking pan from the oven and sprinkle with dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, and a balsamic drizzle.⅓ cup dried cranberries, ¼ cup sunflower seeds, ½ cup balsamic glaze
Notes
Easy Homemade Balsamic Glaze
- Add ½ cup of balsamic vinegar with a drizzle of honey (approximately ½ tsp.) to a small saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil mixing constantly.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer until the glaze is reduced by half and sticks to the back of a spoon, approximately 10 minutes.
As with any of my recipes, calorie counts and nutritional information varies greatly depending on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 421kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 448mg | Potassium: 1271mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 33035IU | Vitamin C: 102mg | Calcium: 124mg | Iron: 4mg
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 421kcal
Cost: $5.00