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Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Butternut Squash
Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Butternut Squash with cranberries, bacon, and maple, is a festive and delicious side dish.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 208 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 5 lices Bacon thick cut
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts trimmed
- 1 lb butternut squash peeled and cubed (about 4 cups)
- 1 cup cranberries fresh
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cook the bacon until just crisp, and remove to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving the bacon grease.
- Preheat oven to 400°
- Prepare a large baking sheet (17 x 11) by lining with parchment paper
- Slice the Brussels sprouts in half lengthwise
- Chop the bacon strips
- In a large bowl, toss together the sprouts, cubed squash, cranberries, bacon pieces, thyme leaves, and 2 tablespoon of the reserved bacon grease.
- Spread the vegetable mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast in the center of oven 20-30 minutes, turning halfway through until veggies are fork-tender and lightly browned
- whisk together maple syrup and balsamic vinegar
- Remove from oven and toss lightly with maple balsamic dressing. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- *Dried cranberries can be substituted for the fresh ones in this recipe.
- *Oven time depends on the size of your sprouts, so be sure to keep an eye on them.
- *Make this recipe vegetarian / vegan: just eliminate the bacon and sub the bacon grease for 2 tablespoon olive or coconut oil.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
208kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
14mg
(5%)
Sodium
170mg
(7%)
Potassium
661mg
(19%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
8670IU
(173%)
Vitamin C
84.2mg
(94%)
Calcium
87mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 208
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 208kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 170mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 661mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 8670IU | 173% |
| Vitamin C | 84.2mg | 94% |
| Calcium | 87mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.