Bacon Honey Dijon Brussel Sprouts

A side dish worthy of being its own meal. Honey Dijon sauce mixed with crispy bacon, roasted brussel sprouts & topped with walnuts is tangy, crispy, sweet,& addictive with every bite!

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Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 40 mins

Total Time 45 mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Ingredients

2 Pounds Brussel Sprouts, Washed and dried
2 Teaspoons Olive Oil, Divided
2 Slices Uncured Bacon (I use Hormel Natural Choice Uncured Bacon)
2 Tablespoons Walnuts
2 Cloves Garlic
¼ Medium Red Onion
1 Tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
1 Teaspoon Honey
2 Teaspoons Dijon Mustard
Salt and Pepper, To taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°.
Remove any wilted leaves from brussel sprouts, then cut off stem.
Cut brussel sprouts in half and set aside.
In a large bowl, mix brussel sprouts and 1 teaspoon olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
Line baking sheet with parchment paper and spread brussel sprouts into an even layer.
Roast brussel sprouts for 30 to 35 minutes until crisp but not charred.
Mince garlic and set aside,
Mince shallot and set aside.
Chop walnuts and set aside.
Slice bacon into ½ inch pieces.
Heat medium skillet over medium heat and cook bacon for 5 minutes.
Add 1 teaspoon olive oil and onion. Sauté for 4 minutes.
Add garlic and walnuts and cook 1 minute then remove from heat.
In small bowl, mix vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard. Add bacon mixture and mix well.
In large bowl, mix sauce with roasted brussel sprouts.

Notes

Nutrition is based on the Weight Watchers Freestyle Program guidelines. Nutrition calculated using Weight Watchers calculator.

NUTRITION: Serves 4, 1 Cup Per Serving- (2 SmartPoints Per Serving) CALORIES: 70 FAT: 6.5 SATURATED FAT: 1.2 CARBS: 2 FIBER: 0.3 SUGARS: 1.6 PROTEIN: 1.8