Whole30 Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic Bacon Aioli

Whole30 Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic Bacon Aioli is a healthy substitute for the chips and dip that you really crave on day one of a lifestyle change.

Today is reboot day one of eating healthy, and it is hard. Thankfully, my delightful side of Whole30 Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic Bacon Aioli made me excited about all the full flavor Whole30 and Paleo recipes that I will rediscover.

10 pounds snuck back on in the past few months, and it is starting to show. Between the constant chicken with my head cut off running, stress eating and endless steak-n-shake, I have consumed a few too many comfort calories.

While I would love to think of calories as those tiny creatures out to get me, I know like everything else, you have to own it.

Calories (noun) – Tiny creatures that live in your closet and sew your clothes a little bit tighter every night.

Well, today I am owing it and starting on the right path with Whole30 Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic Bacon Aioli.

Whole30 Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic Bacon Aioli Ingredients

Whole30 roasted Brussels Sprouts

• 1 lb. Brussels Sprouts
• 2 Tbsp. Whole30 approved oil – Primal Kitchen Avocado oil, coconut oil
• Sea salt and cracked black pepper

For the Whole30 Garlic Bacon Aioli

• ⅓ cup Primal Kitchen mayo
• 2 tsp. lemon juice
• 2 garlic cloves, minced finely
• 2 strips of cooked bacon, finely chopped + additional for topping
• 1 tsp. fresh thyme, (1/2 tsp. dried) + extra for topping

Whole30 Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic Bacon Aioli Instructions

1. Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Wash and trim ends of Brussels sprouts.
3. Slice each Brussels sprout in half (if Brussels are large, slice into fourths)
4. Place Brussels on a sheet pan. Drizzle with oil, dash with salt and pepper and toss to coat.
5. Roast in the oven for 30-35 minutes or until slightly browned, tossing about every 10 minutes.
6. While the Brussels are cooking, combine the aioli ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Set aside in refrigerator until ready to serve.
7. When Brussels are roasted to perfection, remove from oven and transfer to serving dish. Serve with Garlic Bacon Aioli topped with a few bacon crumbles, fresh thyme and cracked black pepper.
Dip your Brussels sprouts and enjoy your Whole30 Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic Bacon Aioli.

My inspiration for today’s post goes to the Real Food Dietitians.