Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Butternut Squash, and Cranberries Recipe

Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Butternut Squash, and Cranberries

The Spruce / Julia Hartbeck

Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 20 mins
Total: 40 mins
Servings: 6 to 8 servings

The combination of ingredients in this dish might make you think of fall or winter, but don't wait for a holiday dinner to enjoy these delicious roasted vegetables. The combination of butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, cranberries, and pecans is a delicious dish that will add a special touch to any meal.

You can change things up a bit by using raisins instead of the cranberries, and toasted walnuts or almonds would be great in place of pecans. 

Ingredients

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Butternut Squash, and Cranberries ingredients

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  2. Preheat the oven to 425 F / 220 C. Oil a large rimmed baking sheet (half-sheet pan) or 2 smaller jelly roll pans. Alternatively, line the baking sheet with nonstick foil and oil it lightly.

    oiled baking sheet

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  3. Peel the butternut squash and, using a spoon, scoop out the seeds and fibers.

    Peel the butternut squash and, using a spoon, scoop out the seeds and fibers

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  4. Cut the squash into 1/2-inch cubes. Put about 4 cups of cubes into a large bowl (saving the rest, if any, for another dish).

    Cut the squash and place in bowl

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  5. Trim the stem ends off of the Brussels sprouts and removed loose, damaged, and yellow leaves. Cut the sprouts in half lengthwise. Add them to the bowl with the squash cubes.

    Trim the stem ends off of the brussels sprouts and removed damaged leaves, and cut in half

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  6. Peel the onion and cut it into 1-inch chunks or thick slices. Add to the bowl with the squash and Brussels sprouts.

    add onion pieces to the bowl

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  7. Drizzle the olive oil over the vegetables and gently toss or stir to coat them thoroughly.

    add oil to the vegetables in the bowl

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  8. Arrange the vegetables on the baking sheet and then sprinkle lightly with kosher salt, pepper, and garlic powder, if using.

    Arrange the vegetables on the baking sheet and then sprinkle lightly with kosher salt, pepper, and garlic powder

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  9. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes and then turn the vegetables. Continue baking for 10 to 15 minutes longer, or until the vegetables are browned around the edges and are tender.

    baked vegetables on a baking sheet

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  10. Meanwhile, toast the pecan halves: Heat a large dry skillet over medium heat. Add the pecans and cook, stirring, until the pecans begin to brown and smell aromatic. 

    toast pecans in a skillet

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  11. Transfer the roasted vegetables to a large bowl. Add the dried cranberries and pecan halves and toss gently to combine all ingredients thoroughly.

    Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Butternut Squash, and Cranberries in a bowl

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Tips

  • The amount of oil can be reduced a bit if you like, but ensure that all of the vegetables are well-coated with it.
  • Use a large enough baking sheet for the veggies, or use two baking sheets. The vegetables should be roasted in a single layer, ideally with a bit of space showing between the pieces. Otherwise if they are too close together, they steam, not roast.

Variations

  • Replace the butternut squash with the same amount of cubed acorn, Hubbard, or buttercup squash.
  • Feel free to omit the onion.
  • Replace about 1 cup of the butternut squash with parsnips sliced into strips about 1/2 inch by 2 inches.
  • When the roasted vegetables come out of the oven, drizzle them with 1 to 2 tablespoons of maple syrup; add the pecans and cranberries and toss gently to combine.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
166 Calories
10g Fat
21g Carbs
3g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6 to 8
Amount per serving
Calories 166
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 59mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 21g 8%
Dietary Fiber 5g 16%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 3g
Vitamin C 58mg 288%
Calcium 55mg 4%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 434mg 9%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)