Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Seitan

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Seitan

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Seitan

Even die-hard Brussels sprouts haters will have a hard time passing on these crispy veggies with savory Bacon Seitan and tangy balsamic glaze.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Side Dish, Winter Holidays
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 & ½ lbs Brussels sprouts washed and dried
  • 4 oz Upton’s Naturals Bacon Seitan diced
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic crushed or finely chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp cracked black pepper
  • 2 Tbs balsamic glaze

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425 F.
  • Lightly grease a baking sheet, or use parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Trim the ends of the Brussels sprouts and cut each one in half lengthwise.
  • Mix the cut sprouts with olive oil and garlic and spread out on the pan in a single layer.
  • Add salt and pepper.
  • Roast sprouts for 15 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and add Bacon Seitan. Give everything a toss to coat and roast 10-15 more minutes.
  • The sprouts will be tender and have charred edges and the Bacon Seitan should begin to crisp.
  • Remove from oven and toss with balsamic glaze.
  • Serve hot.

Notes

Roast the sprouts cut-side-down for the first 15 minutes to ensure the centers get tender. 
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Bacon Seitan