#maplebalsamic

A delightful blend of crispy Brussels sprouts, savory bacon, crunchy pecans, and a sweet and tangy vinaigrette characterizes this Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Pecans, and Maple-Balsamic Vinaigrette recipe. It's the ideal accompaniment to any dish!

Ingredients: 1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved. 4 slices bacon, chopped. 1/2 cup pecan halves. 2 tablespoons olive oil. Salt and pepper to taste. 1/4 cup maple syrup. 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar. 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard. 1 clove garlic, minced. 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese optional. Fresh thyme leaves for garnish optional.

Instructions: Set the oven temperature to 400F 200C. Add the chopped bacon, pecan halves, and trimmed and halved Brussels sprouts to a large mixing bowl. Add a drizzle of olive oil and season with pepper and salt. For an even coat, toss. Arrange the mixture of Brussels sprouts in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast the Brussels sprouts in a preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until they are soft and beginning to caramelize. As the Brussels sprouts roast, make the vinaigrette with maple and balsamic. Combine the maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic in a small bowl. After roasting, take the Brussels sprouts out of the oven and dress them with a maple-balsamic vinaigrette. Toss in the coat. For extra flavor, top with freshly chopped thyme leaves and grated Parmesan cheese, if preferred. As a tasty side dish, serve the roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon, pecans, and maple-balsamic vinaigrette right away.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

This Maple Balsamic Tempeh recipe combines the rich, sweet taste of tempeh with the sour and sour flavors of maple syrup and balsamic vinegar. This vegan dish tastes great and can be served for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients: 1 block tempeh, sliced. 2 tablespoons maple syrup. 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar. 1 tablespoon soy sauce. 1 clove garlic, minced. 1 tablespoon olive oil.

Instructions: Cut up the garlic and put it in a small bowl. Add the maple syrup and whisk them together. Put the sliced tempeh in a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the tempeh, making sure that each slice is covered. For at least 30 minutes, let it sit. Set a pan on medium heat and add the olive oil. Put the tempeh slices that have been marinated in the pan. Cook for three to four minutes on each side, or until the tempeh is golden brown and caramelized. Enjoy while hot!

Prep Time: 35 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Delight your taste buds with these succulent smoked pork chops glazed with a perfect combination of maple sweetness and balsamic tang. The slow smoking process infuses rich flavors, making it a delightful dish for any barbecue or smoker enthusiast.

Ingredients: 4 pork chops. 1/2 cup maple syrup. 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar. 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 teaspoon smoked paprika. Salt and pepper to taste. Wood chips for smoking.

Instructions: Set the temperature of your smoker to 225F 107C. To make the glaze, combine the maple syrup, smoked paprika, minced garlic, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl. After positioning the pork chops on the smoker rack, add wood chips to smoke them. Saving some of the maple balsamic glaze for basting afterwards, brush the pork chops with it. The pork chops should be smoked for two hours at a constant temperature. During the smoking process, baste the pork chops with the reserved glaze every half-hour. Make sure the pork chops' internal temperature reaches 145F 63C by checking. Before serving, take the smoked pork chops out of the smoker and give them a few minutes to rest.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 120 minutes

This maple balsamic grilled chicken recipe combines the sweetness of maple syrup with the tanginess of balsamic vinegar to create a deliciously flavorful dish. Perfect for a summer barbecue or a weeknight dinner, this chicken is juicy, tender, and bursting with flavor.

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts. 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar. 1/4 cup maple syrup. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 tablespoon olive oil. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: Add maple syrup, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper to a small bowl. Mix the ingredients together. Put the chicken breasts in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them, making sure to cover all of them evenly. Put the food in the fridge with the lid on for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours to marinate. Warm the grill up to a medium-high level. Take the chicken out of the marinade and throw away the extra marinade. Grill the chicken for 6 to 8 minutes on each side, or until it's fully cooked and the juices run clear. Use the marinade you saved to baste the chicken every so often. If you want, you can serve it hot and top it with fresh herbs.

Prep Time: 35 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

A delightful combination of roasted butternut squash, hearty kale, crunchy pumpkin seeds, and sweet dried cranberries, tossed in a tangy maple-balsamic dressing.

Ingredients: 1 small butternut squash, peeled and cubed. 1 bunch kale, stems removed and chopped. 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds. 1/4 cup dried cranberries. 2 tablespoons olive oil. Salt and pepper to taste. For the dressing: 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons olive oil.

Instructions: Turn on the oven and heat it up to 400F 200C. Spread the cubes of butternut squash out on a baking sheet. Add some olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. Add toss to cover evenly. In an oven that has already been heated, roast the squash for 20 to 25 minutes, or until it is soft and slightly caramelized. Mix the dressing ingredients in a small bowl with a whisk until everything is well mixed. To soften the chopped kale, rub it with a little olive oil in a large bowl. Bake the butternut squash and then add the pumpkin seeds and dried cranberries to the bowl with the kale. Add the dressing to the salad and mix everything together until it's all covered. Serve right away or put in the fridge until you're ready to serve.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad with Maple-Balsamic Vinaigrette

This Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad With Maple-Balsamic Vinaigrette is inspired by Martina McBride’s new cookbook, Martina’s Kitchen Mix. It’s a hearty savory winter salad with a touch of sweet from the apples and cranberries. I’m one of those girls who wishes she was a salad…

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