5 from 36 votes
Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts and Cranberries
This side dish combines roasted sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts tossed in a maple syrup and balsamic vinegar marinade, enhanced with garlic and dried cranberries. The roasting process caramelizes the vegetables, providing a balance of sweetness and acidity, while the cranberries add bursts of tart flavor. It delivers a textured vegetable medley that complements fall and holiday meals with its colorful presentation and layered flavors.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
315 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American, Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 sweet potato peeled and cut into cubes
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts cleaned and halved
- 2 garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tableapoons balsamic vinegar
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F
- Create the marinade in a large bowl by adding the peeled and chopped garlic cloves, olive oil, maple syrup, and balsamic vinegar. Mix well.
- Add the sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts to the marinade. Mix well until all the vegetables are covered with the marinade.
- In a large baking dish, add the sweet potatoes and Brussels mixture. Place in the preheated oven and roast for 20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, and add the cranberries. Mix well and place back in the oven for another 10 minutes.
- Serve on the baking dish or serve on a large plate.
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Notes
- If cranberries are not available, substitute with golden or dark raisins.
- Add nuts such as almonds, hazelnuts, or pecans for crunch and extra flavor.
- Diced apples can be added near the end of cooking for added sweetness and texture.
- For a spicy note, sprinkle chili flakes into the marinade.
- Fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary can be included if available to enhance the aroma.
Nutrition Information
Calories
315kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
53g
(18%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Sodium
93mg
(4%)
Potassium
859mg
(18%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
24g
(48%)
Vitamin A
16886IU
(338%)
Vitamin C
100mg
(111%)
Calcium
97mg
(10%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 315
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 315kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Sodium | 93mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 859mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 16886IU | 338% |
| Vitamin C | 100mg | 111% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.