Pear-Studded Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Roasted Brussels sprouts and bacon bring a rich, smoky flavor to this side dish, balanced by sweet Anjou pears and onion. A tangy balsamic reduction ties everything together, making it a quick, warming accompaniment for weeknight dinners or holiday meals.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pear-Studded Roasted Brussels Sprouts, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 76
- Heart Health
- 87
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 56
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking pan.
- 2
Combine Brussels sprouts and pears in a bowl with olive oil, diced onion, garlic powder, and salt. Spread into the prepared pan.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until browned and tender, 25 to 30 minutes, tossing after 15 minutes to brown evenly.
- 4
While baking, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels.
- 5
Drain the bacon grease from the skillet and discard it; add remaining olive oil and balsamic vinegar to the skillet. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture reduces slightly, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour over the roasted mixture and serve.
- Calories 247.68 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 6.63 g Moderate 13%
- Carbohydrate 36.29 g 13%
- Total Fat 10.55 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 1.65 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1.34 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 39.15 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 9.59 g Good Source 34%
- Total Sugars 18.52 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 52.63 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 1.12 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 465.4 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 35.14 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 101.28 mg Good Source 113%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Pear Studded Roasted Brussels Sprouts is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Anjou Pear, Bacon, Balsamic Vinegar, and Brussels Sprout. Each serving provides about 247.68 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pear-Studded Roasted Brussels Sprouts made of?
- The main ingredients are Anjou Pear, Bacon, Balsamic Vinegar, Brussels Sprout, Garlic Powder. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pear-Studded Roasted Brussels Sprouts?
- About 35 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 247.68 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pear-Studded Roasted Brussels Sprouts easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Pear-Studded Roasted Brussels Sprouts healthy?
- Pear-Studded Roasted Brussels Sprouts has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 247.68 calories and 6.63 g of protein, or 13% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.65 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Sulfites, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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