Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Apples, and Bacon

Recipe from Organic Life Magazine.

Brussels sprouts, apples, and bacon together make quite the trio. Try this easy recipe as a side for family dinner. 

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Yield

10 Servings

Ingredients

4 slices bacon (thick cut, cut into 1/4 - inch pieces)
1 1⁄2 pounds Brussels sprouts (trimmed and halved)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1⁄2 teaspoon salt, kosher (plus more to taste)
2 apple, golden delicious (or Roxbury Russet, cored and cut into 1 1/2 - inch chunks)
2 shallot (peeled and sliced into 1/4 - inch wedges)
  black pepper (freshly ground to taste)

Instructions

Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Spread bacon on a large sheet pan and roast, stirring occasionally, until fat has rendered and bacon is golden, about 8 minutes. Meanwhile in a large bowl, toss Brussels sprouts, oil, ½ tsp salt, apples, shallots, and a few grinds of pepper. Add to sheet pan with bacon, toss to coat, and spread out evenly. Roast, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 25-30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.