Tender, crisp sweet potato noodle bowls with sauteed brussels sprouts, bacon, pecans, red onions, fresh thyme and a luscious dijon-maple vinaigrette. These bowls are nourishing and full of autumn goodness!
Hi friends! How was your first weekend of fall? Did you partake in any autumn-esque activities?
Maybe you sipped some cider?
Or ordered some boots and scarves online (<-Or do you still go to the actual store? I’m entirely too lazy for that nonsense.)
OUR LATEST VIDEOSPossibly you got your fall bake on?
Ohhh, speaking of fall eats, these hasselback apples from my buddy Kevin are SOO on my list of things to make immediately. They are absolutely genius. Mama wants. 😉
Anyways, Boy and I had a lovely weekend.
We took Black Betty on her first mini road trip and went to Greensboro, which is the closest big-ish city to us. I had some blog related shenanigans I need to take care of at the Tar-jay. But, we absolutely used it as an excuse to dine alfresco for lunch at our favorite spot in the city.
Okay okay, so I know you didn’t come here to hear all about our weekend.
And yes, I did just see you yawn. But, it’s okay we are still friends.
I’ll zip my lips and get to the good stuff already – healthy, but comforting fall food!
Brussels Sprouts & Sweet Potato Noodle Nourishing Bowls
… With Dijon-Maple Vinaigrette.
Because I LOVE long titles and scrum-did-a-lee-umptious, healthy bowl eats!
Honestly, I was contemplating naming this dish ‘Healthy food that you won’t want to chuck at your neighbor, curse the word healthy, and then immediately order a dang pizza’.
But, I didn’t. Because the SEO demons wouldn’t have liked it. And I aim to please.
And I also digress.
So this bowl of YUMMMM – it is off the dayum hook deeeeelicious, ya’ll.
Let’s take a gander at what’s going on up in here…
Oodles of tender, crisp sweet potato noodles.
Heaps of sliced, cabbage-y brussels sprouts sautéed in BACON FAT for the ultimate punch of flavor. And because it’s a sin to be TOO healthy. #FactsOfLife
Smokey, crispy, salty bits of bacon (see above ⬆️).
Crunchy, nutty pecans.
Earthy, fresh thyme.
And a smooth, sweet, tart, luscious and rich Dijon-maple vinaigrette to finish it all off.
=Cozy, savory, warm bowls of autumn goodness all up in your face.
…Plus did I mention there is bacon in here?
THERE IS BACON IN HERE.
Recipe Notes:
- If you don’t have a spiralizer you can use a vegetable peeler to make the sweet potato noodles. Obviously you won’t get the pretty curly Q’s of noodles, but a peeler will still do the job.
- If you don’t like bacon (Hello to all my vegetarian and vegans out there!), simply nix the bacon and use olive oil to sauté the brussels sprouts.
- The dressing calls for grainy Dijon mustard. If you don’t have grainy mustard and don’t feel like forking over the dough for it, don’t worry, creamy Dijon will work. But, if you can use grainy Dijon, DO IT. It makes the vinaigrette a million times better.
- The vinaigrette can be made up to 2 weeks in advance and stored, covered in the refrigerator. Vigorously shake the bottle or jar of dressing to re-emulsify before using.
What are you waiting for? Swoodles (Sweet Potato Noodles) are ALL the rage! Go get your veg on with this Nourishing Noodle Bowl!
Until next time friends, cheers – to oodles of swoodles… with a healthy dose of bacon.
-xoxo-
Cheyanne💕
Tender, crisp sweet potato noodle bowls with sauteed brussels sprouts, bacon, pecans, red onions, fresh thyme and a luscious dijon-maple vinaigrette. These bowls are nourishing and full of autumn goodness!
- 2 Medium Sweet Potatoes – peeled, ends trimmed and spiralized
- 1 tsp Curry Powder
- ¾ Pound Brussels Sprouts – trimmed and sliced
- 4 Strips Center Cut Bacon – diced
- 1/3 heaping Cup Pecans – roughly chopped
- ½ small Red Onion – diced (about scant ½ cup)
- 1 TBS Fresh Thyme Leaves , plus more for garnish.
- Kosher Salt and Ground Black Pepper , to taste
- Vinaigrette:
- 1 TBS Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 TBS Grainy Dijon Mustard
- 2 TBS Pure Maple Syrup
- 1 clove Garlic - peeled
- 1/3 Cup Canola Oil
- Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 5-7 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon to a paper towel lined plate to drain. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of bacon grease into a small bowl (you will use this later)
- Meanwhile, make the dressing: In the bowl of a small food processor add all ingredients, except oil. Process until combined. With processor running, slowly stream in oil. Process until emulsified and smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to a mason jar with a tight fitting lid. Set aside until ready to use.
- Add sweet potato noodles to the pan and season with curry powder, salt and pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, for 5-8 minutes or until noodles are cooked, but still al dente. Transfer noodles to a large bowl and tent with foil to keep warm.
- Add a tablespoon of reserved bacon grease to the pan* and return to medium-high heat. Add in the brussels sprouts and onion. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring often, until sprouts are starting to char. Add in the pecans and thyme. Cook for an additional minute, or until pecans are toasted and sprouts are slightly charred.
- Transfer sprouts to bowl with sweet potato noodles. Add in bacon and toss gently to combine. Vigorously shake vinaigrette to re-emulsify. Add half the dressing to the bowl and toss to coat.
- Serve: Divide noodles among serving bowls. Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs and serve with remaining vinaigrette on side.
*If you don’t have a spiralizer you can use a vegetable peeler instead to make long sweet potato strands.
*You can substitute olive oil for bacon grease if you would like, or if your bacon doesn’t give off a lot of grease when cooked.
*Vinaigrette will keep, covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. You will need to vigorously shake to re-emulsify before using.
*Nutritional Information includes vinaigrette.
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I love fresh and seasonal foods…this veggie noodle bowl looks super tasty with my favourite brussels sprouts and that dressing sounds just as fabulous!
Glad you had a fun outing! I was in Kansas City for a conference part of the weekend, and also went to the Panthers game yesterday. Fun even though we didn’t do so well…
I need to get my swoodles on immediately. Especially with some bacon and Brussels sprouts in there — hi, all my favorite things! Deliciousness… and perfect for fall! Have a great week friend!
Glad you had a fun outing! I was in Kansas City for a conference part of the weekend, and also went to the Panthers game yesterday. Fun even though we didn’t do so well…
I need to get my swoodles on immediately. Especially with some bacon and Brussels sprouts in there — hi, all my favorite things! Deliciousness… and perfect for fall! Have a great week friend!
Black Betty…I love it! Sounds like you had a great weekend! I’m happy it’s fall, but the weather is still in summer mode around here. Once it cools down, I’m getting my fall festivities on! Like this sweet potato noodle bowl…genius!! I’m obsessed with zoodles, but have tried making ones from sweet potatoes yet. Love this nourishing and yummy dish, Cheyanne! Pinned and can’t wait to try out. Hope your Monday is off to a great start!
Oh, I love the name of your new wheels, Cheyanne! So perfect and cute!! Sounds like you had a great weekend and don’t think for one second that I’m over here yawning as I’m reading this….love to hear about people’s weekends, especially when there’s talk of food, lol 😀 You’re right….that apple recipe from Kevin is SO good!! And you know what else is good? This bowl! Love the name of this one too, btw. You’re on a roll with the names. That vinaigrette sounds deadly! So many good things…maple syrup, Dijon….and then, of course, bacon on the salad….’cause, ya know, bacon. Love it! Pinned. Have a great week, girl! xo
Love that big ol bowl of spiralized goodness. And of course bacon! Who said comfort food can’t be good for you especially when dotted with bacon!! So glad you’re enjoying your new ride and had a nice relaxing weekend. And no…i hate going into stores now when I can have everything delivered to my doorstep! have a great week!
I’m a sweet potato girl through and through Cheyanne, so this bowl speaks to my heart! Totally LOVE the addition of curry here! It’s one of my favorite spices. And the sprouts and bacon. OMG! And that dressing with a hint of maple! Another winner! Have a great week!
Wait! Is there bacon in here and curry? Yesss! Of course this has autumn goodness written all over it! That’s how you roll! Speaking of rolling…. Love your new wheels! And I never tire of hearing how people spend their time…spend their life…that’s the best part of this blogo-sphere! Along with all the deliciousness, that is! Happy Monday, my friend! xoxo
Fall has not arrived here, Cheyanne – it’s going to be 105 today! I can’t wait for fall though – we don’t really get winter here – so it’s fall all the way until February for us. Love this bowl – love sweet potatoes and brussels sprouts – a great fall combination!
Ok, so are we twins on different coasts? I basically made the same with a few tweaks myself yesterday. Swear. To. God.
So when you see my version don’t be thinking I’m crazy! I stock it up to two good minds thinking alike! Print Works Bistro looks like a killer spot, too. This is lovely and am happy you guys took Betty out for a spin of a road trip!
Healthy food you don’t want to chuck at your neighbor sounds like a great title to me! If this is eating healthy, then I can easily eat healthy every day of my life because this sounds amazing! Great flavors in here.
Yay fall road trips!!! Loving this spiralized noodle bowl. I’ll take extra bacon on mine please . Perfect meal for fall. Enjoy driving “Black Betty” ! Take care!
Love everything about this dish, especially your non-SEO friendly name for it 😉 Loving the return of brussels sprouts to cooking!
Looks so delicious and nourishing! Love the flavour combination 🙂 I so need to try sweet potato noodles!
Hey! Thanks for the shout out here… you must make these, you’ll thanks me later (so will Boy). Plus, do the caramel too, honest. Too good. Ciao 🙂
Sounds like you had a lovely weekend! Mine was semi relaxing and the rest was a basketball tournament — can’t really complain! I definitely wouldn’t complain about these beautiful bowls either — I’ve got to make sweet potato noodles!! I love all the goodness you’ve packed in here and that dressing is my kind of dressing!
So glad you took Black Betty out and about around town, a trip to Tar-Jay is always so much fun and that bistro looks so posh!! And I’m loving this everything about this gorgeous bowl of sweet potato goodness and brussels sprouts! I’d be one happy camper if I could have this for breakfast, lunch and dinner!
I know what I did this weekend: MISS ya. That is all. No biggie. Waited, wished and hoped that you would come over, chauffeur me to the real-live mall so we could pick up boots and scarves… like… together! 😉 So, you named her!!! 🙂 I love that y’all got a chance to hit up the big city and dine out for lunch! Is there anything better than a nice, lazy lunch outside? I SO did not yawn. Who told you that? Who??? 😉 Meanwhile, this dish looks so YUM Chey! Ya know, you could easily make this vegan for me. Ahem. Ahem. So, could ya add this to my list of things to make when we get together? I’ll be dreaming of this beautiful bowl til then. Happy week mah bestie. Big hugs! xoxo Pinned!
Gah these bowls look amazing!! The husband jokingly said this weekend that he wants to hire you to make us dinner because he’s sick of eating out due to the whole no kitchen thing! haha I won’t show him these pictures! 😉 AND huge congrats on the new ride!! That’s so exciting!!
A bowl full of delicious, healthy dinner! Wow!!! These colors are enough to make me hungry. I really love sweet potatoes and I love that you’ve noodled them!
Sounds like you guys had a fun weekend! And man o’ man does this looks like a bowl of complete awesomeness! Seasonal dishes are the best! I love the vibrant colors and all of those amazing flavors you’ve got going on! Oh and congrats on the new ride – lovin’ the name btw 🙂
Dijon-Maple Vinaigrette??? Yes please Cheyanne. I’ve never made sweet potato noodles, I’m not sure why because I’m positive I would like them. Brussel Sprouts sautéed in Bacon? You are a woman after my heart 🙂
Swoodles? LOL! Did you make that up? 🙂 That Dijon Maple business needs to get in my belly STAT! I’m totally digging all those colors in that bowl and that char on those sprouts is perfect! And it sure sounds like you had a great weekend! Pinned!
Fresh, seasonal, delicious and healthy. Just the way I like it 😉 Looks amazing! Sharing! Have a great rest of the week girl 😉
Sounds like you had an amazing weekend, girlfriend. Swoodles? Wow, super cool. I have made sweet potato noodles only once, and I can tell they taste so good. But this sweet potato noodles bowl with brussels sprouts is gonna be new favorite. And that addition of Dijon-Maple Vinaigrette is making me, even more, drool. Yes please, Cheyanne. Wish you a lovely week ahead.
Such a wonderful recipe, I love each ingredient so much. You totally make me crave Brussel sprouts, I haven’t had any since last winter…
Target is my happy place. I would drive endless miles to get there. I’m glad you had your big-city trip with shopping and even better, lunch out. I love going out for lunch. It always feels like such a luxury.
These are amazing. I’ve never seen sweet potato noodles, and now it’s on my list. You probably make better stuff than any restaurant in Greensboro, friend!
Girl, I think you outdid yourself with this recipe. Love it all, especially the bacon! Can I add extra bacon? Because I’m going to! lol! Glad y’all had fun with Betty on the mini road trip. You need to bring her up here to me and leave her with me. I’ll take good care of her, I promise 🙂 In the meantime, I’ll be making and eating this B sprouts and sweet pots bowl while I wait…
This is an amazing combo. Looks so beautiful and delicious. Pinned!
I didn’t enjoy any cider or order any boots and scarves online – but girrrrrrrrlllll – I do think you need to open up a “Healthy-food-that-you-DEFINITELY-won’t-want-to-chuck-at-your-neighbor” Bowl Restaurant cos GAH – LOOK at the insane levels of deliciousness going on here! Sometimes, I eat my way through a salad by eating my least favorite bits first and then my most favorites – though with this bowl – where do I start? All the bits are so good!
BTW – I think you and boy should jump in Black Betty and head down to HotLanta – just saying 🙂
I just bought a spiralizer and I’ve been dying to use it! Sweet potato noodles with the brussel sprouts sounds like the perfect way to break it in.
I’m so so so in love, especially with the sweet potato noodles!!!!! I am obsessing over sweet potatoes lately.
I didn’t do anything fall related this past weekend, but in future weekends I can tell these bowls will be making an appearance 🙂 I love this flavor combo!
I might have said “yay” out loud when I saw a brussel sprouts recipe. I would just snack on them all day if I could and I love them in this bowl of deliciousness. keep the sprout recipes coming!
LOL I’m still giggling at ‘healthy food you don’t want to throw at your neighbor’…This looks SO good, I love that you basically packed all of fall into one delicious healthy bowl. Awesome!!
This sounds like it will be very moreish and perfect for our house. That and I’ll happily try anything with maple syrup!
yum, I love this bowl – packed with so much goodness!!
Love shopping online! It is starting to get colder here. These bowls look delicious! Need to make some brussels sprouts, they are my favorite and can’t wait to try these sweet potato noodles!
Dang girl, these bowls are perfection. Love these ingredients so much! I definitely need to do some sweet potato spiralizing asap. Also, cooking in bacon fat, yes yes yes! Hoping to do a few more “fall activities” this weekend — need to order myself a new pair of boots too! (Agreed on the lazy shopping front.)
Oodles of noodles and that maple dijon!? So much fall goodness going on in this bowl. Love those crispy Brussels my dear! It’s hard to believe it’s even fall!? Where did Summer gooooo!?!? I ordered some new sheets online – hehe! My boots are good for at least another 10 years. I love online shopping and rarely go to the mall anymore. Your little trip sounds like fun! I was in Kansas City at a conference, then slept all day Sunday – that time change and conflicted with me and my regular schedule! ha!!
Although it’s almost a new weekend, I’ll answer your question. My last weekend was quite nice, and it included apple picking, apple cider sipping, and napping. I’m going to repeat it this weekend (minus apple picking):) This dish is fabulous, Chey! The combo of sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, BACON, maple, and Dijon is genius. I’ll need this in my life – not necessarily in this form but I’m going to recreate it soon. If you don’t mind:)
Woah! I’ve never seen sweet potato noodles! But now I feel like I’ve been missing out! Love the vinaigrette too. And bacon…no words needed!! 😉
Love these! So colorful and delicious looking. Pretty sure I like everything in these bowls. Love Brussels sprouts especially. Oh and the bacon… duh! 😉 Sharing!
Hey Cheyanne, I just stumbled across this awesome looking recipe in your collection of healthy recipes for the New Year! This looks sooo good especially being the brussels sprouts lover I am. I’ve never tried sweet potato noodles but I can tell you they will be in the near future. Pinning this one 🙂