Ingredients
– 1 pound brussels sprouts, stems and outer leaves removed and halved
– 4 cups cubed butternut squash
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
– ½ teaspoon cinnamon
– ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves or allspice
– Freshly ground salt and pepper to taste
– 4-5 ounces uncooked bacon
– ⅓ cup dried cranberries
– ½ cup toasted pecan halves, chopped
– ⅓ cup choice of gorgonzola crumbles, blue cheese crumbles, or goat cheese crumbles
Instructions
1-First, preheat your oven to 425 degrees F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to avoid any mess.
2-Spread out the Brussels sprouts and butternut squash on the sheet, making sure not to overcrowd them for that crispy roast instead of steamy veggies.
3-In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, maple syrup, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, and ground cloves or allspice, then pour it over the vegetables.
4-Season with salt and pepper, toss everything evenly with your hands, and spread it out on the baking sheet for even cooking.
5-Roast for 15 minutes, then flip the veggies and roast for another 15 minutes until they’re golden brown and tender.
6-While the veggies are roasting, cook the bacon according to package instructions, remove the grease, and chop it up.
7-Once everything is done, combine the roasted veggies in a large bowl with the chopped bacon, dried cranberries, and toasted pecans.
8-Finally, garnish with your choice of cheese crumbles and serve it hot for the best flavor.
Last Step:
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🍠 Use pre-cut butternut squash for convenience or peel and cube fresh squash yourself.
🌰 Toast pecans on the stovetop over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until fragrant, or in the oven at 350°F for 6-7 minutes.
🥓 Cook bacon in the oven for convenience and consistent crispiness.
🔥 Adjust or omit cayenne pepper to customize the spice level.
🥄 Substitute butternut squash with pumpkin or sweet potato for different flavors.
🥗 Make vegetarian by omitting bacon, and vegan by also leaving out the cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 15.1g
- Fat: 18.7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.1g
- Carbohydrates: 27.2g
- Fiber: 4.8g
- Protein: 8g