Savory Roasted Brussels Sprouts

I wanted to keep on this healthy kick because far too many of my recipes are pretty sugary and indulgent (I sure don't mind, but my body does ha). What better way of being healthy is there than going straight to a vegetable?

I can only remember eating Brussels Sprouts a couple of times as a kid, and both times they were super gross ;) Both times, they were boiled.

Nowadays people have learned that most vegetables are gross if they're boiled, but awesome if they're roasted. There's something magical about that heat that caramelizes the vegetable and brings out such a good flavor, which boiling can never do.  I'm glad we're still advancing gastronomically ;)

Savory Roasted Brussels Sprouts

1 pound Brussels sprouts, ends cut off and halved
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 green onion, sliced, white part separated from green tops

Preheat the oven to 400*F

Cook the bacon until crisp, then set aside. Drain bacon grease, reserve 3 Tbsp and add back into pan.

Add halved Brussels sprouts and bottoms (white part) of onion to pan with bacon grease and cook for 3 mins, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, crumble bacon.

After 3 mins, remove from heat, mix in bacon crumbles, then pour onto a baking sheet and place in preheated oven. Roast for 15-20 mins.

Top with green parts of onion and serve.