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Roasted Brussel Sprouts & Cinnamon Butternut Squash with Pecans & Cranberries Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
Roasted Brussel Sprouts:
3 cups Brussel Sprouts (end trimmed and yellow leaves removed)
3 Tb olive oil
1/4 tsp salt (to taste)
Roasted Butternut Squash:
1 1/2 lb butternut squash (peeled, seeded, and cubed into 1-in cubes) (approx. 4 c)
2 Tb olive oil
3 Tb maple syrup
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Other Ingredients:
2 c pecan halves
1 c dried cranberries
2-4 Tb maple syrup (optional)

Directions:
Directions:
How to roast Brussels Sprouts:
Preheat oven to 400 F. Lightly grease the foil-lined baking sheet with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

Trim ends of Brussels sprouts and remove yellow leaves.

Then, slice all Brussels sprouts in half.

In a medium bowl, combine halved Brussels sprouts, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt (to taste), and toss to combine.

Place onto a foil-lined baking sheet, cut side down, and roast in the oven at 400 F for about 20-25 minutes. During the last 5-10 minutes of roasting, turn them over for even browning, the cut sides should be nicely and partially charred but not blackened (see my photos).

How to roast Butternut Squash:
Preheat oven to 400 F. Lightly grease the foil-lined baking sheet with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

In a medium bowl, combine cubed butternut squash (peeled and seeded),1 tablespoon of olive oil, maple syrup, and cinnamon, and toss to mix.
Place butternut squash in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, turning once half-way through baking until softened.
Note: You can roast both Brussels sprouts and butternut squash on 2 separate baking sheets at the same time, on the same rack in the oven – that’s what I did.

How to toast pecans:
Toast pecans in the preheated oven at 350 F

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Toast the pecans for about 5 minutes (maybe a bit longer) in the preheated oven at 350 F until they get darker in color.

Note: pecans burn really fast, so make sure to check the nuts after 5 minutes and frequently afterward.

Assembly:
In a large bowl, combine roasted Brussels sprouts, roasted butternut squash, pecans, and cranberries, and mix to combine.

(OPTIONAL): For more sweetness, add 2 or 4 tablespoons of maple syrup, if desired – do not add all maple syrup at once, start with 2 tablespoons, then add more, if desired, and toss with the salad ingredients to combine.

Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
40
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
I buy the freezer squash that is already cubed to make this faster. Also, the picture is just of Jacob smashing a pumpkin because... why not??

 

 

 

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