Description
Seasonal celebrations get a delicious boost with this holiday roasted vegetables recipe packed with festive flavors. Mediterranean herbs and caramelized edges elevate simple ingredients into a colorful side dish you’ll want to share at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (300 g) brussels sprouts, halved
- 2 cups (300 g) butternut squash, diced
- 1 large red onion, sliced into wedges
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 large carrots, sliced into rounds
- 3 tbsps olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- ½ cup (50 g) dried cranberries or pomegranate arils
- ¼ cup (25 g) chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 2 tbsps honey or maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Position oven racks to maximize roasting potential and activate to 400F (200C). Line two expansive baking trays with parchment paper for seamless cooking.
- Chopping: Transform Brussels sprouts, butternut squash, carrots, red onion, and red bell pepper into harmonious, bite-sized morsels, ensuring uniform cooking and aesthetic appeal.
- Seasoning: Transfer vegetables to a generous mixing bowl. Lavish with olive oil, then generously dust with salt, pepper, garlic powder, thyme, and smoked paprika. Tenderly toss to achieve comprehensive flavor integration.
- Roasting: Strategically distribute vegetable pieces across baking trays, maintaining strategic spacing to encourage caramelization. Glide trays into preheated oven, rotating midway through 25-30 minute cooking cycle to ensure consistent golden-brown transformation.
- Finishing: Extract roasted vegetables, showcasing crisp edges and caramelized surfaces. Embellish with scattered dried cranberries, pomegranate arils, and chopped pecans or walnuts. Optionally drizzle honey or maple syrup for enhanced luster and sweetness.
- Serving: Present immediately as a vibrant, flavor-packed holiday side dish celebrating seasonal abundance.
Notes
- Prevent Overcrowding: Space vegetables evenly on baking trays to ensure crispy, caramelized edges instead of steaming.
- Master Uniform Cutting: Slice vegetables into similar-sized pieces for consistent cooking and professional-looking presentation.
- Adjust Seasoning Flexibly: Customize spice blend based on dietary preferences or health needs, using alternatives like smoked paprika for low-sodium diets.
- Maximize Roasting Potential: Rotate trays midway through cooking to guarantee even browning and prevent uneven texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg