A quick, healthy dinner that keeps you feeling satisfied for hours? Try roasted Brussels sprouts with crispy bacon and freshly grated Parmesan. This simple, flavorful dish works perfectly as a main for a light meal or as a vegetable side you’ll return to again and again.
Healthy Roasted Brussels Sprouts Recipe
I’ve been away for a little while—life and a stubborn fever pulled me away from the kitchen—but I’m back with a favorite that arrived at my table when I needed it most. After days of tea, lemon and recovery, my husband surprised me with a plate of oven-roasted Brussels sprouts tossed with crisp bacon and Parmesan. It was the perfect first real meal and reminded me how comforting a simple, well-made vegetable can be.
The combination of caramelized sprouts, crunchy bacon and salty Parmesan is both nourishing and satisfying, ideal for a light dinner or a hearty side. The recipe is easy to scale and comes together in under an hour, with most of that time spent hands-off while the oven does the work.
Simple Oven-Roasted Vegetable Dinner
Whether you’re feeling under the weather or just need a quick, wholesome meal, this oven-roasted dish is an excellent choice. It delivers rich, roasted flavor and pleasing textures with minimal fuss. The method is straightforward: toss halved Brussels sprouts with olive oil and seasonings, spread them on a baking sheet, add chopped bacon and Parmesan, then roast until they’re golden and tender.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Author: Vera Zecevic
Prep Time: 10 minutes- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: serves 2-3
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
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A quick, healthy dinner that keeps you full for hours: roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon and Parmesan. This easy recipe becomes an effortless weeknight meal or a flavorful side to complement a larger menu.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh Brussels sprouts (halved if large)
- 3 smoked bacon slices, cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
- 2–3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, plus extra for garnish
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- In a large bowl, toss the Brussels sprouts with olive oil, garlic powder, parsley, salt and pepper until evenly coated.
- Arrange the sprouts in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with Parmesan and the chopped bacon.
- Roast for 25–30 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the sprouts are golden brown and tender and the bacon is crisp.
- Remove from the oven, taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan before serving.