BRUSSELS SPROUTS SALAD WITH WARM BACON AND PECAN DRESSING

Ingredients

• 1 lb Brussels sprouts (about 26)
• 2 tbsp salted butter
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon
• 1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper

Directions

1. Cut Brussels sprouts in half lengthwise; cut out and discard cores. Separate Brussels sprouts into leaves. There should be about 8 cups.
2. Melt butter in a large nonstick frypan over medium heat. Add syrup and stir to combine. Add Brussels sprouts leaves and stir to coat with butter mixture. Cook, stirring frequently, until leaves are tender crisp, about 7 - 8 minutes. Add bacon, pecans, salt and pepper; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Serve immediately.