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

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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

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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.