Description
Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash showcases autumn’s most beloved seasonal vegetables with a simple, delicious recipe. Crisp edges and caramelized surfaces highlight these complementary ingredients, creating a perfect side dish you can easily prepare at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (about 450 grams / 16 oz) butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 1 pound (454 grams / 16 oz) Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 3 tbsps olive oil
- 2 tbsps maple syrup
- ½ cup (60 grams / 2 oz) pecan halves
- ⅓ cup (50 grams / 1.8 oz) dried cranberries
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional, for a warm fall flavor)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 400F (200C), creating an ideal roasting environment for transforming Brussels sprouts and butternut squash into caramelized delicacies.
- Vegetable Preparation: Cube butternut squash, removing tough skin, and trim Brussels sprouts by discarding stem ends and wilted outer leaves, ensuring uniform, clean pieces.
- Seasoning: In a large mixing bowl, drizzle olive oil over vegetables, then sprinkle garlic powder, smoked paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper, tossing thoroughly to coat each morsel evenly.
- Roasting Setup: Spread seasoned vegetables across a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single, uncrowded layer, allowing maximum heat circulation and promoting optimal caramelization.
- Cooking Process: Roast in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, midway rotating the sheet to ensure consistent golden-brown coloration and tenderness throughout the vegetables.
- Finishing Touch: Remove from oven and garnish with fresh thyme or rosemary leaves, adding an aromatic flourish that elevates the roasted vegetables’ complex flavor profile.
Notes
- Uniform Sizing: Cut vegetables into equal-sized pieces to ensure consistent cooking and prevent uneven roasting.
- Moisture Removal: Pat Brussels sprouts and butternut squash dry before seasoning to help achieve maximum crispiness and prevent steaming.
- Spacing Matters: Use a large baking sheet and spread vegetables in a single layer without overcrowding to promote proper caramelization and crispy edges.
- Seasoning Technique: Massage oil and spices directly onto vegetables to help seasonings adhere better and create more flavorful results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg