1 pound Brussels sprouts, halved (or quartered, depending on size)
2 Tablespoons butter
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 425F and place oven rack in top position (can roast at different temps if desired, adjust cooking times up and down accordingly).
Fry nuts in a little olive oil. When brown and fragrant, add thyme, give it a few tosses, then remove the nuts with a slotted spoon to a paper towel. Transfer again to a small bowl and while still warm toss with brown sugar, salt and cayenne. Reserve.
Place sprouts, 2 Tablespoons olive oil and salt/pepper (to taste) in a medium bowl and mix well.
Transfer sprouts to a baking sheet in a single layer.
Roast for 15-25 minutes in oven , stirring half-way through baking time
When sprouts are done, toss with butter, bacon and nuts and mix well.
Serve immediately.
Nutrition Info Per Serving: Calories 344 Total Fat 31 g Cholesterol 15 mg Sodium 332 mg Potassium 610 mg Total Carbohydrate 12 g Dietary Fiber 5 g Sugars 3 g Protein 8 g