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roasted asparagus and brussels sprouts with dates and bacon on a white serving tray
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Roasted Asparagus and Brussels Sprouts with Dates and Bacon

Roasted asparagus and brussels sprouts with dates and bacon is the perfect combination of sweet and savory. This is a great, healthy side dish to any meal!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pack bacon no sugar added
  • 1 lb brussels sprouts halved and butts cut
  • 1 bunch asparagus ends trimmed and diced
  • 1 cup dates pitted and diced
  • 2 tbs avocado oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large glass bowl
  • Chef's knife
  • large glass bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees f
  2. Place bacon on a parchment-lined baking sheet
  3. Cook bacon for 15 minutes (or until crispy)
  4. While bacon is cooking, halve your brussels sprouts, chop your asparagus into 2 inch pieces, dice your dates and place everything in a large bowl
  5. Toss the mixture with avocado oil, salt, and pepper
  6. Remove bacon and place on a paper towel-lined plate
  7. Pour vegetable mixture directly over bacon fat and use a spatula to toss around
  8. Bake for about 15-20 minutes until veggies are starting to brown
  9. Chop your bacon and sprinkle over the top of your roasted vegetables and dates.