Best Ever Brussels Sprouts

• Meat

  • 4 slices Bacon

• Produce

  • 1 lb Brussels sprouts
  • 1/4 cup Raisins

• Condiments

  • 1/2 cup Balsamic vinegar

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Salt

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 2 tbsp Olive oil

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1/4 cup Walnuts

• Other

  • (optional crumbled goat cheese

Found on thewholesmiths.com

Description

Ingredients

• 1 lb. trimmed brussels sprouts, halved and quartered
• 4 slices of uncooked bacon cut into pieces
• ¼ C. raisins
• ¼ C. chopped walnuts
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• ½ C. balsamic vinegar
• Salt to taste
• (optional) crumbled goat cheese

Directions

• Preheat over to 405*
• Heat skillet and add bacon pieces, cooking until they are just about done, not fully
• Remove the bacon from skillet with a slotted spoon and set aside
• In a large bowl combine brussels sprouts, walnuts, bacon, salt and olive oil, toss to coat
• Spread brussels mixture into a single payer onto baking pan, you may need two and put into oven
• Add the balsamic vinegar to a small saucepan on medium and whisk constantly until the vinegar thickens creating a reduction, roughly 10 minutes.
• After 20 minutes, add the raisins to the brussels, give the brussels sprouts a good stir and return to the oven for remaining 10-15 minutes.
• The brussels sprouts should be browned on the edges with some crispy pieces scattered amongst
• Once the brussels sprouts are done, plate and sprinkle goat cheese (optional) and drizzle balsamic reduction over the top