Description
Seasonal holiday roasted vegetables combine colorful produce from different regions into a delightful side dish. Mediterranean herbs and olive oil elevate simple ingredients, creating a memorable complement to festive meals you can savor with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tbsps olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- 2 cups (300 g / 10.6 oz) Brussels sprouts, halved
- 2 cups (300 g / 10.6 oz) butternut squash, diced
- 2 large carrots, sliced into rounds
- 1 large red onion, sliced into wedges
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- ½ cup (50 g / 1.8 oz) dried cranberries or pomegranate arils
- ¼ cup (25 g / 0.9 oz) chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 2 tbsps honey or maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Ignite the oven to 400F (200C), positioning two baking sheets lined with parchment or silicone mats to create an ideal roasting environment.
- Vegetable Composition: Combine Brussels sprouts, butternut squash, carrots, red onion, and red bell pepper in a large mixing bowl, crafting a colorful vegetable ensemble.
- Seasoning Ritual: Drizzle olive oil over the vegetable collection, then generously sprinkle salt, pepper, garlic powder, thyme, and smoked paprika. Massage the seasonings thoroughly to ensure complete and uniform coating.
- Strategic Arrangement: Distribute the seasoned vegetables across baking sheets, maintaining strategic spacing to promote caramelization and prevent steaming, allowing each piece adequate room for transformation.
- Thermal Alchemy: Roast for 25-30 minutes, rotating midway to ensure comprehensive cooking and develop rich, golden-brown edges. The vegetables will undergo a magical metamorphosis of flavor and texture.
- Final Flourish: Remove from the oven and transfer to a serving dish. Scatter dried cranberries or pomegranate arils to introduce vibrant crimson bursts and nuanced sweetness.
- Textural Elevation: Sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts for a delightful crunch, then optionally drizzle honey or maple syrup to enhance the dish’s complexity and depth of flavor.
- Presentation: Serve immediately as a stunning, festive vegetable accompaniment that celebrates the art of roasting and seasonal culinary creativity.
Notes
- Manage Moisture: Space vegetables properly to prevent steaming and ensure crispy, caramelized edges by leaving at least 1 inch between pieces on baking sheets.
- Customize Seasoning: Adjust spice blend based on dietary preferences; swap smoked paprika for cumin or add chili flakes for extra heat without compromising roasting technique.
- Control Cooking Time: Monitor vegetables closely during last 10 minutes to prevent burning, especially with sugar-rich vegetables like butternut squash and carrots.
- Enhance Nutritional Value: Consider adding protein-rich nuts at end of roasting to maintain crunch and boost overall nutritional profile without compromising texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg