Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts

If you are looking for a vegetable side dish to win over even the pickiest of eaters then look no further. This recipe is sure to please everyone. I was never a huge brussels sprouts fan growing up but something about the combination of bacon and sweet potatoes is so delicious.  I recently took this dish to a family gathering and it was devoured with not a single brussels sprout left in sight! I hope you enjoy these roasted veggies as much as we do.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs sweet potatoes (cut into 1 inch cubes) 
• 1 1/2 lbs brussels sprouts trimmed and halved
• 1 1/2 cups onion roughly chopped
• 3 Tbs olive oil
• 3 Tbs maple syrup
• salt and pepper 
• 4 strips thick-cut bacon

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees and oil two large rimmed baking sheets with olive oil.
2. Place cubed sweet potatoes, brussels sprouts and chopped onion in large bowl and toss with the olive oil and maple syrup. Mix well so all the vegetables are coated.
3. Divide the veggies between the two oiled baking sheets, spreading out in a single layer, and trying not to overcrowd.  Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
4. Bake for 15 minutes, stir around and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the veggies are fork tender.
5. Cook the bacon per your preferred method. (I use the oven at the same time my veggies are cooking!)
6. Transfer all the veggies into a large bowl and crumble the bacon over the top.
7. Mix well and devour!

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