Maple Brussel Sprouts with Maple Balsamic

INGREDIENTS

• ¼ cup (about 4 pieces) of raw bacon cut into ½ inch pieces
• 3-4Tmaple dark balsamic
• 1 ½ pounds brussel sprouts
• 2 tablespoons lemon olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

• Preheat oven to 450 F
• Halve the brussel sprouts or quarter if larger and place on rimmed baking sheet
• Drizzle with lemon olive oil, seasonwith salt + pepper, and toss to combine.
• Arrange in a single layer cut side down on baking sheet
• Sprinkle cut bacon onto pan - making sure no pieces are stuck together or on top of brussels
• Roast in oven around 20-25 min until brussels and bacon are browned
• Drizzle with maple balsamic and toss to combine
• Adjust with salt + pepper to taste. Enjoy!

*compliments to Chef Danny Rassi for this delicious recipe