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Festive Roasted Vegetables

These Festive Roasted Vegetables are a cozy, elegant, storybook side dish that tastes like the holidays wrapped in a warm blanket!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 199kcal
Author: Nora from Savory Nothings

Ingredients

  • ½ medium butternut squash peeled & cubed into ½-3/4 inch cubes (about 2-3 cups)
  • 8 oz Brussels sprouts halved
  • 1 red onion cut into thick wedges/petals
  • 1 medium apple sliced or cubed (Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, etc.)
  • ½ cup pecans roughly chopped
  • ⅓ cup dried cranberries
  • 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1-1 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tsp salt plus more to taste
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Choose your festive flavor path:

  • cozy & sweet: ½ tsp cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice
  • savory & elegant: 1–2 tsp fresh chopped rosemary or thyme

Instructions

  • Preheat & prep:
    Heat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease an unlined, rimmed sheet pan. Get your ingredients ready.
    groceries for roasted vegetables
  • Toss the veggies:
    On your prepared sheet pan, combine squash, Brussels sprouts, red onion, and apples.
    Drizzle with olive oil and maple syrup. Season with salt, pepper, and your spice/herb choice. Toss until everything glistens.
    ½ medium butternut squash, 8 oz Brussels sprouts, 1 red onion, 1 medium apple, 2-3 tablespoons olive oil, 1-1 tablespoons maple syrup, 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper, cozy & sweet: ½ tsp cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice, savory & elegant: 1–2 tsp fresh chopped rosemary or thyme
    getting vegetables ready for roasting
  • Roast – Part One:
    Spread in a single layer (no crowding - let things caramelize!). Roast 25–30 minutes, stirring once, until edges begin to brown.
    Scatter pecans and dried cranberries over the pan. Give a gentle toss.
    halfway roasted vegetables
  • Roast – Part Two:
    Return to oven 5-10 more minutes, until:
    Squash is tender, brussels are golden, onions are soft and jammy, apples are sweet and glossy.
    roasted vegetables with pecans
  • Taste & finish:
    Add a pinch more salt or a drizzle of maple syrup if you love a sweet finish. Serve warm and watch it disappear!
    serving festive roasted vegetables with a holiday dinner

Notes

  • Optional Little Flourishes: Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs or orange zest and/or add crumbled goat cheese, feta, or blue cheese before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 402mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 7748IU | Vitamin C: 50mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 1mg