Roasted Bacon with Bean Sprout Medley
Prep
15 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite quick weeknight dinners because it comes together in under an hour and tastes absolutely restaurant quality. I love pairing crispy roasted bacon with fresh bean sprouts, which are packed with vitamins and enzymes that support digestion. The magic happens when you toss everything in a simple Asian inspired sauce with ginger, garlic, and sesame oil. It's elegant enough to serve guests but honestly so easy that you'll find yourself making it all the time. Plus, it's incredibly budget friendly and uses ingredients you probably already have on hand.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 12bacon strips(cut into 2-inch pieces)
- 710 mlmung bean sprouts(fresh and rinsed)
- 4garlic cloves(minced)
- 2 tablespoonssesame oil
- 2 tablespoonssoy sauce
- 1 tablespoonrice vinegar
- 1 tablespoonfresh ginger(minced)
- 2 tablespoonssesame seeds(toasted)
- 3scallions(sliced thin)
- ¼ teaspoonred chili flakes
- 1 teaspoonhoney
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Tip: Parchment paper prevents bacon from sticking and makes for quick cleanup.
- 2
Spread the bacon pieces in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they don't overlap too much.
Tip: Arranging bacon in one layer ensures even and crispy cooking.
- 3
Roast the bacon in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes until golden and crispy, stirring halfway through cooking.
Tip: Roasting bacon is cleaner than pan-frying and produces consistent results.
- 4
While bacon cooks, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced ginger, honey, and red chili flakes in a small bowl to create the glaze.
Tip: Mixing the glaze ahead of time allows flavors to meld together.
- 5
Once bacon is crispy, remove from oven and transfer to a paper towel to drain excess fat.
Tip: Draining removes excess oil for a lighter final dish.
- 6
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the prepared bean sprouts with minced garlic, cooking for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened but still crisp.
Tip: Don't overcook bean sprouts; they should retain their pleasant crunch.
- 7
Pour the sesame glaze over the warm bean sprouts and gently toss to coat evenly, cooking for another minute.
Tip: Coating hot vegetables helps them absorb the glaze flavor.
- 8
Transfer the glazed bean sprouts to a serving platter, top with crispy bacon pieces, and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced scallions.
Tip: Adding garnishes just before serving keeps them fresh and appealing.
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