Brussel Sprouts with Bacon and Apple
Everyday Food, November 2005
Ingredients:
- 3 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 4 pints Brussels sprouts, ends trimmed and halved
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1 apple, cored and cut into 1/4-inch slices, each slice halved crosswise
- 2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Arrange bacon in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet. Bake until browned, 10 minutes. Add Brussels sprouts in a single layer; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast until they begin to brown, about 15 minutes.
- Remove from oven, and toss in apple. Return to oven; roast until Brussels sprouts are browned and tender and apple has softened, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Toss vegetables with vinegar, and serve immediately. Serves 8.
The Brassicas also include kale, kohlrabi, radishes, bok choy, turnips, and rutabagas. So the Market is the perfect place for you to find these hearty healthy vegetables! Try these additional recipes featuring cruciferous vegetables in a variety of different styles to please the most discerning palates.
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photos from Better Homes & Gardens, Tasting Table, and Martha Stewart
