This recipe was inspired by this one time when I made maple cayenne roasted pecans for a dessert out of one of the Against All Grain cookbooks. The flavors were so amazing, and I thought to myself…this would be REALLY good with some sweet potatoes. And then I thought about how amazing bacon would be…and how those go really well with brussels sprouts, so why not combine them all?! This would be a great Thanksgiving side dish, or yummy with two fried eggs on top. The possibilities are endless!

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Maple Cayenne Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Brussels with Bacon

Yield: 4 people
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
This would be a great Thanksgiving side dish, or yummy with two fried eggs on top. The possibilities are endless!
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Ingredients

  • 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch chunks
  • 1 lb bag brussels sprouts, halved
  • 1/2 package uncured bacon, chopped
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup 100% pure organic maple syrup
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Toss all ingredients together in a bowl and spread onto baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes, tossing halfway through to incorporate the bacon fat. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 367kcal, Carbohydrates: 45g, Protein: 10g, Fat: 17g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 28mg, Sodium: 948mg, Potassium: 851mg, Fiber: 7g, Sugar: 19g, Vitamin A: 16896IU, Vitamin C: 75mg, Calcium: 95mg, Iron: 2mg
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 367