Ingredients

10bacon slices,cut in 1-inch pieces, thick cut

12ozbrussels sprouts,(2 packages), cut in half

6dates,chopped

1sweet onion,chopped

6Italian flat leaf parsley sprigs,chopped

½cupbalsamic vinegar,or more to taste

⅓cupdried cranberries

⅓cupwhole pecans

¼cupolive oil,or more to taste

¼cupmission figs,quartered

1tspfennel seeds

salt and ground black pepper,to taste

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spread bacon on a baking sheet.

Bake in the preheated oven for for about 20 minutes, until crispy.

Remove the bacon from oven, then increase the oven temperature to 380 degrees F. Transfer bacon to a large bowl.

Add the Brussels sprouts, dates, onion, parsley, vinegar, cranberries, pecans, olive oil, figs, fennel seeds, salt, and pepper; toss to combine. Spread onto a baking sheet.

Bake in the hot oven for 15 to 20 minutes until tender and lightly browned.

Serve and enjoy!