Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Pancetta Recipe
Our Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Pancetta recipe is a flavorful and delicious side dish for any occasion! Easy enough for any meal!
Ingredients
- 25 fresh brussel sprouts
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided
- 2 tablespoons butter sub ghee to make Whole30
- 1½ tablespoons shallots diced
- ¾ cup pancetta diced
- ½ teaspoon fresh lemon zest minced
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 350℉. Clean and remove the ends and outer layers of 25 fresh brussel sprouts. Cut them in half, lengthwise.
- Season: Place brussel sprouts in a large bowl. Add 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil and 1 teaspoon kosher salt; toss to coat evenly.
- Bake: Place brussel sprouts on aluminum foil or sheet pan lined with parchment paper and roast in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes; flip halfway through the cooking process. Remove brussel sprouts and set aside.
- Skillet: In a large cast iron skillet, add 2 tablespoons butter and let melt. Then add 1½ tablespoons shallots and let sweat about 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly on medium. Add ¾ cup pancetta and ½ teaspoon fresh lemon zest. Let cook, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes. Add roasted brussel sprouts, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper and ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (if using). Mix everything together.
- Serve: enjoy immediately!
Notes
- Grilled Brussel Sprouts: prepare the brussel sprouts the same, but pour out onto a grill basket over med-high heat for approx. 8-12 mins (depending upon how well-done/firm you like your brussels cookied).
- Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts: prepare the same and then place in preheated air fryer at 370 degrees for approx. 8-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, or until they have reached your desired doneness.
- Balsamic: balsamic and brussel sprouts go SO well together! Feel free to drizzle lightly with a balsamic glaze (we have a recipe for a 2-ingredient balsamic glaze) and you want to jazz things up!
- Make it Spicy (or not): feel free to up the spice level by increasing the red pepper flakes if you want - of course if you are serving to people who are sensitive to spice, feel free to omit those red pepper flakes altogether.
- Paleo/Whole30: double check the pancetta ingredients and use ghee instead of butter.
- Dairy-Free: to make dairy-free you can use vegan butter.
Nutrition
Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 635mg | Potassium: 380mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 750IU | Vitamin C: 68mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg
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