BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH SWEET POTATOES & MAPLE SYRUP - Tamara Stimpson

I did not enjoy Brussels sprouts until I tasted this recipe - even my 6 & 8 year olds love it!!

Ingredients:

4 strips of bacon, cut into 1/2" pieces (vegetarian option - omit bacon)

1 onion, finely chopped

2 lbs Brussels sprouts trimmed and halved lengthwise

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

1 cup coarsely chopped toasted pecans, optional

3 med. sweet potatoes (2lbs) peeled and sliced thinly and cut into half moons

1/3 cup pure maple syrup (and we sell Siloam's local maple syrup in the store!!!)

3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Minced parsley for garnish

Preheat oven to 400F.  Lightly grease a 2 quart souffle dish and set aside.

In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy.  Remove and drain on a paper towel. Reduce heat to low and add onion, sauteeing until translucent.

Add Brussels and saute, stirring frequently, until slightly soft and tinged with brown on the edges.  Transfer to a bowl and add reserved bacon, salt, pepper and pecans.  Add potato slices to the skillet and saute until light brown.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup and butter.

Toss all ingredients together in the souffle dish and bake 20 minutes.

Garnish with parsley and serve!!

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