Description
A delightful autumn side dish featuring caramelized root vegetables and roasted broccoli, topped with creamy feta, crunchy walnuts, and a sweet-tart cranberry-honey glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 large carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine butternut squash, carrots, sweet potato, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Toss to coat.
- Spread vegetable mixture in a single layer on one baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, toss broccoli florets with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Spread on second baking sheet.
- After 20 minutes, remove both pans from oven. Add broccoli pan to oven. Stir squash mixture and continue roasting both pans for another 15-20 minutes until vegetables are tender and lightly caramelized.
- While vegetables roast, make glaze: In a small saucepan, combine dried cranberries, honey, balsamic vinegar, and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cook for 3-4 minutes until cranberries soften and glaze thickens slightly. Remove from heat.
- Transfer roasted vegetables to a serving platter. Drizzle with cranberry-honey glaze. Sprinkle with feta cheese and chopped walnuts. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute maple syrup for honey and omit feta or use a vegan feta alternative. Walnuts can be toasted first for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Method: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 8g