Oven roasted keto brussels sprouts with bacon are slow roasted to perfection for an easy side dish that tastes great and is naturally low carb.
Brussels sprouts are one of my favorite vegetables. I love them steamed, boiled, and grilled but my favorite way to cook them is by roasting them in the oven. If there is one thing that makes any roasted vegetable better, it's BACON!
Bacon brussels sprouts are a keto-friendly recipe that's nearly impossible to mess up and they turn out perfect every time. Even better, the flavors are exquisite and everyone will love them whether they're following keto or not.
If you love brussels sprouts, you might also enjoy these roasted brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes or honey sriracha brussels sprouts.
For more roasted vegetable recipes, try whole roasted rainbow carrots and roasted rosemary potatoes.
Ingredients
To make this easy keto brussels sprouts recipe, you will need just five ingredients:
- Brussels sprouts: Use fresh brussels sprouts for the best results and flavor.
- Olive oil: Works great for roasting veggies.
- Salt and pepper: Simple seasoning to add a bit of flavor.
- Bacon: Adds so much flavor to brussels sprouts. Any brand or type that's suitable for keto works.
How to Pick Brussels Sprouts
When choosing brussels sprouts, look for firm, tightly compacted leaves that are dark green in color.
The base end should not be dark, but may have a slightly yellow/green color to it which naturally happens after harvest.
Choose sprouts on the stalk if possible because they stay fresh a little longer, and try to pick a stalk that has similarly sized sprouts so they will cook evenly.
Are Brussels Sprouts Keto?
Yes! Brussels sprouts are a great low carb vegetable to add to your diet. Brussels sprouts have about 4.5g net carbs per cup and are gluten-free, low-carb and loaded with nutrients.
How to Make Brussels Sprouts Keto Friendly
Let's look at what goes into making this simple keto side dish. For the full detailed instructions, check the recipe card.
- Gather up your ingredients and preheat the oven, an essential part of perfectly roasted brussels sprouts.
- Prep your baking sheet with a light coating of cooking spray.
- Place the brussels sprouts in a bowl and toss with the olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Spread the prepared sprouts out on the baking sheet, putting the bacon in between them. Make sure the bacon is touching the baking sheet directly.
TOP TIP: This next part is key - don't peek at the sprouts! Bake them for at least 10 minutes without opening the oven to check them.
- After ten minutes, flip one small sprout over to see if it is turning golden brown. When the color changes, you can flip them over and cook an additional 10 minutes or until the bacon is crisp.
- Pay close attention towards the end of cooking. Once the bacon is close to being done, things move very quickly!
Variations
Nothing has to always be the exactly the same. Here are some favorite ways you can change up your bacon brussels sprouts.
- Don't need them keto? Then make some maple bacon brussels sprouts instead! Add one tablespoon of maple syrup along with the olive oil for tossing the brussels sprouts.
- Add another veggie. Cauliflower or root vegetables such as fennel, parsnips and rutabagas all go well with brussels though these may not all be keto-friendly.
- Sprinkle some toasted nuts over the top. Sliced almonds, pecan or walnut pieces all work great.
- Make them spicy with a little sprinkle of chili pepper flakes.
What to Serve with Brussels Sprouts and Bacon
This side dish goes with a wide range of dishes! It even makes a tasty dish for holidays and special occasions. It's easy to prepare so it's perfect for groups of all sizes!
- Serve it up with grilled turkey or a beef wellington for holidays!
- For weeknight meals, it goes great with crockpot ranch pork chops or slow cooker chicken legs.
- Pair it with your favorite side dishes such as honey butter skillet corn and roasted beetroot salad.
Expert Tips and FAQs
- Spread the brussels sprouts out on the pan so they have a little room between them.
- Make sure the bacon is in between the sprouts and actually touching the pan so it cooks up crispy.
- Cook the sprouts without peaking for the first ten minutes! This keeps the oven hot so you end up with nice crispy brussels sprouts with a golden crust.
- If leaves fall off the sprouts while prepping, toss them on the baking sheet too! They will turn nice and crisp and are one of my favorite parts of making these!!!
- Pay close attention towards the end of cooking time, when the bacon starts to turn...things will move quickly!
You don't have to worry when a sprouts craving hits, because they are usually easy to find readily available at your local grocery store year-round. However, peak brussels sprouts season is September to mid-February and if you live in an area that can grow them ... nothing compares to locally grown fresh flavor!
Store them in an airtight container for up to three days. For best results, reheat in the oven at 350° F for about 15 minutes. You can also reheat in the microwave but the bacon will not crisp back up.
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Easy Keto Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Ingredients
- 1 lb brussel sprouts sliced in half
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 5 slices bacon chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray baking sheet with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Slice brussels sprouts in half and place in a large bowl.
- Drizzle olive oil, salt and pepper over the brussels sprouts and stir to combine.
- Lay the brussels sprouts face down on the baking sheet.
- Place bacon in between the brussels sprouts, making sure they are touching the baking sheet directly.
- Bake for 10 minutes in preheated oven, then flip them over. Bake an additional 10 minutes or until they are fork tender and the bacon is crisp.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Spread the brussels sprouts out on the pan so they have a little room between them.
- Make sure the bacon is in between the sprouts and actually touching the pan so it cooks up crispy.
- Cook the sprouts without peaking for the first ten minutes! This keeps the oven hot so you end up with nice crispy brussels sprouts with a golden crust.
- If leaves fall off the sprouts while prepping, toss them on the baking sheet too! They will turn nice and crisp and are one of my favorite parts of making these!!!
- Pay close attention towards the end of cooking time, when the bacon starts to turn...things will move quickly!
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