1 1/2 pounds brussel sprouts (trimmed and cut into quarters)
Olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme
salt and pepper, to taste
Dressing:
Olive oil
4 slices bacon, chopped into small pieces
3 green onions, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions: Make Dressing:
Heat a few Tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat in a small skillet. Add the bacon pieces and cook until lightly crisp (7-9 minutes).
Remove the pan from the heat and let sit a minute. Add the green onions and garlic and stir well.
Whisk in the vinegar, season with salt and pepper and then add 1/4 cup olive oil. Whisk together well and adjust salt/pepper if needed.
(Dressing will keep in the fridge for a few weeks).
Make Brussel Sprouts:
Heat oven to 425F.
In a medium bowl, toss the sprouts with a generous amount of olive oil. Add the thyme, salt and pepper and mix well.
Spread out evenly onto a baking sheet and roast until tender (20-22 minutes). Stir the sprouts a few times during roasting.
When done roasting, put the sprouts into a bowl and season with the dressing. Mix and add more salt/pepper if needed.
Serve hot!
Nutrition Info Per Serving: Calories 331.5 Total Fat 30.9 g Saturated Fat 5.1 g Polyunsaturated Fat 4.2 g Monounsaturated Fat 20.0 g Cholesterol 5.0 mg Sodium 178.3 mg Potassium 528.8 mg Total Carbohydrate 13.1 g Dietary Fiber 5.5 g Sugars 2.9 g Protein 6.6 g