{"id":2332,"date":"2026-10-27T17:49:54","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T17:49:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/HealthChicChatter.com\/?page_id=2332"},"modified":"2026-10-27T17:50:23","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T17:50:23","slug":"roasted-brussels-sprouts-with-turkey-bacon-pecans-cranberries","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/HealthChicChatter.com\/?page_id=2332","title":{"rendered":"Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Turkey Bacon, Pecans &#038; Cranberries"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">A delicious balance of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors! Crispy turkey bacon, toasted pecans, and dried cranberries make these roasted Brussels sprouts a perfect side dish for weeknight dinners or holiday gatherings.<\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>\u00be cup pecans, chopped<\/li>\n<li>4 slices turkey bacon<\/li>\n<li>2 lbs Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved<\/li>\n<li>3 tablespoons avocado oil<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon black pepper<\/li>\n<li>3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon maple syrup<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc cup dried cranberries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Instructions<\/h2>\n<ol start=\"1\" data-spread=\"false\">\n<li><strong>Toast the pecans:<\/strong> Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the chopped pecans on the sheet and toast for about 6 minutes. Remove and set aside.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cook the turkey bacon:<\/strong> While the pecans toast, cook the turkey bacon in a skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes per side, or until crisp. Set aside to cool, then chop into bite-sized pieces.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Roast the Brussels sprouts:<\/strong> Increase oven temperature to 425\u00b0F. Place the halved Brussels sprouts on a parchment-lined baking sheet, toss with avocado oil, and arrange cut-side down. Roast for about 20 minutes, until tender and caramelized.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prepare the dressing:<\/strong> Whisk the balsamic vinegar and maple syrup together in a small bowl.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Combine everything:<\/strong> Transfer the roasted Brussels sprouts to a serving bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then drizzle with the balsamic-maple dressing and toss to coat.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Finish and serve:<\/strong> Add the chopped turkey bacon, toasted pecans, and dried cranberries. Toss gently and serve warm.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> For extra caramelization, make sure the Brussels sprouts are arranged in a single layer with their cut sides facing down.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/healthchicchatter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Cozy-Kitchen-Brussels-Sprouts-Bowl.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-2333 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/healthchicchatter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Cozy-Kitchen-Brussels-Sprouts-Bowl-235x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"168\" height=\"214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/healthchicchatter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Cozy-Kitchen-Brussels-Sprouts-Bowl-235x300.png 235w, https:\/\/healthchicchatter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Cozy-Kitchen-Brussels-Sprouts-Bowl-803x1024.png 803w, https:\/\/healthchicchatter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Cozy-Kitchen-Brussels-Sprouts-Bowl-768x979.png 768w, https:\/\/healthchicchatter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Cozy-Kitchen-Brussels-Sprouts-Bowl.png 1111w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 168px) 100vw, 168px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A delicious balance of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors! Crispy turkey bacon, toasted pecans, and dried cranberries make these roasted Brussels sprouts a perfect side dish for weeknight dinners or holiday gatherings. Ingredients \u00be cup pecans, chopped 4 slices turkey bacon 2 lbs Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved 3 tablespoons avocado oil 1 teaspoon salt <span class=\"ellipsis\">&hellip;<\/span> <span class=\"more-link-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/HealthChicChatter.com\/?page_id=2332\" class=\"more-link\"><span>Read More &rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":230,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2332","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/HealthChicChatter.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2332","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/HealthChicChatter.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/HealthChicChatter.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/HealthChicChatter.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/HealthChicChatter.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2332"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/HealthChicChatter.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2332\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2334,"href":"https:\/\/HealthChicChatter.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2332\/revisions\/2334"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/HealthChicChatter.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/230"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/HealthChicChatter.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2332"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}