Oven-Roasted Maple-Glazed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Pecans

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This side dish blends sweet maple glaze with savory bacon and crunchy pecans, roasting Brussels sprouts to tender, caramelized perfection. This American-inspired vegetarian recipe (vegetarian option), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs Brussels sprouts, bacon, pecans for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 American cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, toss 1 lb trimmed and halved Brussels sprouts with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
  2. Step 2: Spread Brussels sprouts on a large rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Scatter 4 chopped bacon slices evenly over the sprouts.
  3. Step 3: Roast in preheated oven for 20 minutes, then stir and continue roasting for another 10 minutes until Brussels sprouts are golden and tender, and bacon is crisp.
  4. Step 4: Remove baking sheet from oven and drizzle 3 tbsp maple syrup and 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar evenly over the Brussels sprouts and bacon; toss gently to coat.
  5. Step 5: Sprinkle 1/2 cup roughly chopped pecans on top and return to oven for 5 minutes to toast the pecans lightly.
  6. Step 6: Serve warm as a flavorful side with a balance of sweet, savory, and crunchy textures.

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