Recipe: Oven-Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

OVEN-ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON

2 slices bacon, finely chopped
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 medium onion, coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
1/8 teaspoon coarse salt
3 tablespoons water
Freshly ground pepper

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

In a large, ovenproof skillet, cook the bacon over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until it starts to turn crisp, about 2 minutes.

Add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and the onion and cook for 1 minute, stirring occasionally.

Lower the heat to medium-low and stir in the garlic. Cook for 1 more minute.

Add the Brussels sprouts, the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and the salt. Gently stir to coat the sprouts evenly with the oil and salt. Remove the pan from the heat and add the water. Gently stir again and place the pan in the oven on the middle rack.

Roast, stirring gently every 5 minutes, until the sprouts are golden brown and tender enough to be easily pierced with a fork, about 20 minutes. Garnish with pepper and serve.

Source: The PlumpJack Cookbook by Jeff Morgan and Gavin Newsom