Crispy Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Tender-crisp roasted Brussels sprouts tossed with savory bacon bits. A simple, flavorful side dish packed with fiber and satisfying crunch.
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Angela + Lila
Angela created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthDigestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in an oven or air fryer to restore crispness.
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- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C)
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C)
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Chop the bacon into small 0
Chop the bacon into small 0.5-inch (1.2cm) pieces.
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Trim the stem ends of the Brussels…
Trim the stem ends of the Brussels sprouts and slice each sprout in half vertically.
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Place the Brussels sprout halves and bacon…
Place the Brussels sprout halves and bacon pieces onto a rimmed baking sheet.
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Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with…
Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with black pepper and salt.
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Toss everything directly on the baking sheet…
Toss everything directly on the baking sheet until evenly coated, then spread into a single layer with the cut sides of the Brussels sprouts facing down.
Look for: evenly coated, then spread into a single layer with the cut sides of the Brussels sprouts facing down
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Roast in the preheated oven for 20…
Roast in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until the Brussels sprouts are deeply browned and tender when pierced with a fork, and the bacon is crisp.
Look for: the Brussels sprouts are deeply browned and tender when pierced with a fork, and the bacon is crisp
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Transfer to a serving dish and serve…
Transfer to a serving dish and serve warm.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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