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Is there any other vegetable that has taken over the world like Brussels sprouts? At least in the foodie internet world lol.
My mom has always joked that she likes every single kind of food, except for Brussels sprouts. Until her favorite daughter (AKA her only daughter) roasted a batch of Brussels sprouts for her. Now she can officially say that she has never had any kind of food that she doesn’t like!
The key is to cut the Brussels sprouts in half, place them cut side down and roast them until they are nicely charred and the outer leaves become crispy. Future how to post to come so that you can make delicious Brussels sprouts every time. For now let’s discuss this Brussels sprouts with bacon and orange tahini sauce, shall we?
Brussels sprouts and bacon are meant to be together. Add an orange tahini sauce and it takes it’s pretty mind blowing. Savory, salty, and sweet all in one.
These Brussels sprouts and bacon topped with a good drizzle of sweet and creamy orange sauce will be a big hit at your Thanksgiving table!
Or they would also be great for any side dish to any meal all fall and winter long.
My theme for my Thanksgiving recipes ended up being side dishes that also work great for every day fall/winter eating. TBH, I am okay with this because we really don’t need to complicate the Thanksgiving food.
Yes, of course have your turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and your favorite apple pie and some pumpkin pie but when it comes down to the other side dishes why not keep it simple with a twist of extra flavor.
That’s exactly what these Brussels sprouts with bacon are – you could easily make plain old Brussels sprouts as a Thanksgiving side and I’m sure everyone would be happy with that but when you add salty, crunchy bacon and a sweet orange sauce it turns into an extra fancy side dish that really didn’t take you much extra effort at all. Especially because the bacon is cooked in the oven at the same time as the Brussels sprouts are.
And the orange tahini sauce is so simple to make: tahini paste, orange zest and juice, honey, and a touch of cinnamon all mixed together. You can also make this sauce a few days in advance.
Then you can turn around and make these Brussels sprouts and bacon and orange tahini sauce on a Wednesday in January because you want some veggies but you need a little something extra to jazz them up.
Thanksgiving/Christmas sides that can be enjoyed all winter long…to me that’s a beautiful thing! Who says you have to limit yourself to this awesome food once or twice a year?
BTW if you want more Brussels sprouts recipes try my crispy Brussels sprouts with basil cashew sauce or my roasted butternut squash and Brussels sprouts with pomegranate.
Living that glorious roasted Brussels sprouts lyfe!!!!
Brussels Sprouts and Bacon with Orange Tahini Sauce
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 4 to 5 1x
- Category: Side, Holiday
- Cuisine: Gluten Free, Dairy Free
Description
Brussels sprouts and bacon has all the flavors, savory, salty, and sweet. It makes the perfect fall or Thanksgiving side dish to any meal.
Ingredients
- 6 pieces bacon
- 2 pounds Brussels sprouts, ends trimmed and cut in half
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- salt and pepper
- Orange Tahini Sauce
- 4 tablespoons tahini paste
- zest of 1 orange
- 1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice (about 1 orange)
- 2 tablespoons honey (or more to taste)
- pinch of sat
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a medium sized rimmed baking sheet with foil and add your strips of bacon. On a separate large baking sheet place the trimmed and cut Brussels sprouts – toss in the oil and salt and pepper and place the cut side of the sprouts down.
- Bake: Bake both the Brussels sprouts and bacon in the oven at the same time for 20 to 30 minutes. Flip the bacon once it begins to brown on one side (about 20 minutes) and cook another 10 minutes. You will know the sprouts are done once they are fork tender and the cut side has a nice char. Once the bacon is cooked drain it on paper towels.
- Make the orange tahini sauce: While the sprouts and bacon are cooking make the sauce. Mix all ingredients in a small mixing bowl. Taste and adjust flavors adding more honey for more sweetness. The consistency should be thick but pour-able.
- Finish: Transfer the still warm Brussels sprouts to a serving platter. Crumble the bacon over the Brussels sprouts and drizzle everything with sauce. Serve immediately. Although best when hot it’s also good room temperature.
Notes
You can easily double this recipe if needed.
Make ahead tips:
– cut and trim the Brussels sprouts up to one day ahead of time – store the sprouts in an air tight container with a paper towel
-make the orange tahini sauce up to 1 day in advance. Store it in the fridge. If it’s no longer runny then let it sit in a container of warm water for a few miuntes to soften it up again.
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