Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Pancetta Recipe

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta

Add a little pizzazz to Brussels sprouts with crispy, mouth-watering pancetta. This makes a fantastic side dish or addition to your holiday meal.

Prep Time

Servings

4-6

1 Tbsp canola oil (15 mL)

1/3 cup chopped pancetta (75 mL)

1 shallot, finely chopped (1)

1 Tbsp capers, roughly chopped (15 mL)

2 lbs Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved (1 kg)

3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar (45 mL)

2 Tbsp canola oil (30 mL)

½ tsp pepper (2 mL)

¼ cup toasted pine nuts (60 mL)

  1. Pour canola oil into a large non-stick frying pan. Add pancetta and shallots. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes. Add capers. Cook 1-2 minutes longer. Add Brussels sprouts to the pan and cook over medium heat until Brussels sprouts are lightly browned, about 3 – 5 minutes.
  2. Drizzle with canola oil and balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle with pepper.
  3. Remove from heat and roast in oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 15 minutes or until Brussels sprouts are tender.
  4. Transfer Brussels sprouts to a serving bowl and top with toasted pine nuts.

Ingredients

1 Tbsp canola oil (15 mL)

1/3 cup chopped pancetta (75 mL)

1 shallot, finely chopped (1)

1 Tbsp capers, roughly chopped (15 mL)

2 lbs Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved (1 kg)

3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar (45 mL)

2 Tbsp canola oil (30 mL)

½ tsp pepper (2 mL)

¼ cup toasted pine nuts (60 mL)

Directions

  1. Pour canola oil into a large non-stick frying pan. Add pancetta and shallots. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes. Add capers. Cook 1-2 minutes longer. Add Brussels sprouts to the pan and cook over medium heat until Brussels sprouts are lightly browned, about 3 – 5 minutes.
  2. Drizzle with canola oil and balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle with pepper.
  3. Remove from heat and roast in oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 15 minutes or until Brussels sprouts are tender.
  4. Transfer Brussels sprouts to a serving bowl and top with toasted pine nuts.

Nutritional Analysis

Calories

136

Total Fat

9.1 g

Saturated Fat

1.7 g

Cholesterol

5 mg

Sodium

158 mg

Carbohydrates

10.8 g

Fiber

4 g

Sugar

3.4 g

Protein

4.7 g

Potassium

413 mg

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