Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash
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4.8
Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash
Description
This recipe features fresh halved Brussels sprouts and one-inch cubes of peeled butternut squash, evenly coated in olive oil, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. The vegetables roast together on a large rimmed pan at 425°F until tender and well browned, typically around 30 minutes. The sugars and cinnamon create a gentle caramelized glaze on the squash and slightly sweetened sprouts, balancing their natural bitterness.
The roasting process softens the squash and sprouts from raw to tender and imparts a rich, nutty flavor from the caramelized sugars and natural vegetable sugars. The seasoning with salt and pepper adjusts the flavor to taste. This side dish offers a complex, cozy profile with contrasting textures of the slightly crisped outer leaves and soft, sweet squash.
This recipe suits winter or fall meals and pairs well with roasted meats or grains. For those avoiding sugars, the brown sugar can be omitted without greatly affecting the roasting or texture.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts stem removed, cut in half, fresh
- 2 ½ cups butternut squash freshly peeled/cubed, 1"cubes
- 5 TB olive oil
- 2 TB brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¾ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper freshly cracked
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F, with rack on upper middle position.
- On a large baking sheet with rims, toss together all ingredients until vegetables are well coated with seasoning and oil. Roast about 30 minutes, or until nicely browned. (Oven temps vary, so just watch and remove when the vegetables are tender and browned.) If needed, add salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- Omit brown sugar for paleo or Whole30 dietary preferences.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4(as a side dish)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 267 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 267kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Sodium | 470mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 761mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 10158IU | 203% |
| Vitamin C | 115mg | 128% |
| Calcium | 101mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
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