Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta & Sage
In this roasted Brussels sprouts recipe, pancetta—cured Italian-style bacon—seasons sweet Brussels sprouts with a hint of salt and a touch of smoke that goes nicely with the fresh sage. These Brussels sprouts are the perfect vegetable side dish to any turkey, pork or chicken dinner.
Servings
8 servings, about 2/3 cup each
Prep Time
15 minutes
Total Time
35 minutes
Ingredients
- 1large leek, white and light green part only, thinly sliced
- 2pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved (about 8 cups)
- 1/2cup chopped pancetta (2 ounces)
- 2tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage
- 2tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2teaspoon salt
- 1/2teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Rinse leek slices well to remove any grit, then pat dry. Combine with Brussels sprouts, pancetta, sage, oil, salt and pepper in a large roasting pan. Roast, stirring once, until the Brussels sprouts are tender, 18 to 20 minutes.
Tips
Keep warm in a 225°F oven for up to 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 8 servings, about 2/3 cup each)
| Calories | 109kcal |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrate Total | 11g |
| Total Sugars | 3g |
| Added Sugars | 0g |
| Fiber | 3g |
| Total Fat | 6g |
| Saturated Fat | 2g |
| Mono Saturated Fat | 3g |
| Cholesterol | 5mg |
| Sodium | 289mg |
| Protein | 4g |
| Potassium | 416mg |
| Calcium | 55mg |
| Folate | 81mcg |
| Vitamin E | 2mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 1mg |
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