A perfect side dish for your Holiday meals featuring Roasted Butternut Squash with Brussels Sprouts coated with a delicious maple glaze.
Servings : 6
Prep Time 15 minutesmins
Cook Time 35 minutesmins
Total Time 50 minutesmins
Ingredients
For the Vegetables
1poundbutternut squash,peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
1poundbrussels sprouts,ends cut off and halved (if they are large, cut them in quarters)
4slicesthick-cut bacon,diced
2tablespoonsolive oil
½teaspoondried thyme
½teaspoondried rosemary
salt and fresh ground black pepper,to taste
½cuphalved pecans,optional but recommended
For the Maple Glaze
3tablespoonsmaple syrup
1tablespoonbalsamic vinegar
2tablespoonsolive oil
salt and fresh ground black pepper,to taste
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 425˚F. Line a large baking sheet with foil and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine diced butternut squash, brussels sprouts, bacon, olive oil, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper; mix until thoroughly incorporated.
Transfer the veggies to the baking sheet and roast for 30 to 35 minutes, stirring around halfway through cooking.
In the last 7 minutes, add the pecans, if using.
Meanwhile, prepare the maple glaze.
In a small saucepan, whisk together the maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Set the saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer; stirring often, simmer for 3 to 4 minutes or until reduced and syrupy.
Take the veggies out of the oven and brush them with the prepared glaze.
To Make Ahead: Peel and cube the squash and cut the Brussels sprouts a couple of days in advance; put them in separate containers and refrigerate until ready to use. You can also make the entire recipe a day in advance, but cook it just until tender, about 20 to 25 minutes. When ready to serve, reheat in the oven at 350˚F for 12 to 15 minutes or until tender and heated through.
Experiment: Use different dried herbs like sage or oregano.
Add Heat: A dash of chili flakes or cayenne in the glaze adds a spicy kick.
Nut Variety: Mix in different nuts like walnuts for texture.
Include Other Veggies: Add carrots or parsnips for more flavor and added texture.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.