Name: Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic Bacon Aioli
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 lb. Brussels Sprouts; 2 Tbsp. Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil; Sea salt and cracked black pepper; 1/3 cup Primal Kitchen Mayo; 2 tsp. lemon juice; 2 garlic cloves, pressed or minced finely; 2 strips of cooked bacon, finely chopped + additional for topping; 1 tsp. horseradish mustard (optional); 1 tsp. fresh thyme, (1/2 tsp. dried) + additional for topping

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Going beyond chips and dip, cheese and meat trays, crock-pots filled with meatballs and the ever so popular little smokies.

We’re sprucing up the appetizer menu with these healthy Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic Bacon Aioli. Oh yeah!

While the above options I listed are all tasty and I’m almost positive every one of them will be at my families Holiday gathering; I wanted to share something a little unique and healthy yet super simple and of course delicious. These Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic Bacon Aioli will surely be a hit and you can serve them right along side of all of the traditional apps so that everyone remains happy. Because we wouldn’t want anyone to be upset because the little smokies didn’t make an appearance at this years Holiday gathering 😉

Yeah, some people might turn their nose up at these Brussels and wonder why the hell they’re included with the other apps (like my hubby) but I can bet your bottom dollar that you’ll get some people quite excited over these Brussels.

Brussels, garlic and bacon? Sign me up!

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic Bacon Aioli Recipe Video

You can also enjoy these Brussels as a simple weeknight side-dish!

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic Bacon Aioli not only makes for an easy and delicious appetizer but also a simple side-dish for a weeknight meal. With only 7-ingredients, this recipe is quick to make. While the Brussels are roasting to perfection, use that time to whip-up the Garlic Bacon Aioli and the rest of the meal you plan to serve. You’ll have dinner on the table in just 35 minutes!

A Whole30-friendly appetizer or side-dish.

If you’re gearing up for the big January Whole30 or anytime of the year, this recipe is definitely one you’ll want to save or pin. It’s made Whole30-friendly by using our favorite avocado oil and mayo from Primal Kitchen.

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Garlic Bacon Aioli also makes for a tasty Whole30 dipping sauce for meats and all kinds of veggies!

I hope you’re ready to impress your guests with something new and delicious this Holiday season!

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic Bacon Aioli

Add these healthy and perfectly Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic Bacon Aioli to your Holiday party menu or serve them as a delicious Whole30-friendly side-dish.

Author: The Real Food Dietitians
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Yield: 10 servings 1x
Category: Appetizer, Whole30

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Ingredients

For the roasted Brussels Sprouts:

1 lb. Brussels Sprouts
2 Tbsp. Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil
Sea salt and cracked black pepper

For the Garlic Bacon Aioli

1/3 cup Primal Kitchen Mayo
2 tsp. lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, pressed or minced finely
2 strips of cooked bacon, finely chopped + additional for topping
1 tsp. horseradish mustard (optional)
1 tsp. fresh thyme, (1/2 tsp. dried) + additional for topping

Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
Wash and trim ends of Brussels sprouts.
Slice each Brussels sprout in half (if Brussels are large in size, slice into fourths)
Place Brussels on a sheet pan. Drizzle with oil, dash with salt and pepper and toss to coat.
Roast in oven for 30-35 minutes or until slightly browned, tossing about every 10 minutes.
While the Brussels are roasting, combine the aioli ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Set aside in refrigerator until ready to serve.
When Brussels are roasted to perfection, remove from oven and transfer to serving dish. Serve with Garlic Bacon Aioli topped with a few bacon crumbles, fresh thyme and cracked black pepper.
Serve with toothpicks.

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About Stacie Hassing

Stacie is a Licensed and Registered Dietitian from rural southern Minnesota where she, her husband and daughter reside with their two pups. She’s a co-founder of The Real Food RDs and content creator of simple and wholesome recipes. She loves all kinds of fitness and has a passion to inspire as many as she can live a healthier and happier life both in and out of the kitchen - the driving force behind the co-development of the The Real Food RDs brand.

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