November 2025
This vibrant roasted vegetable dish showcases the natural sweetness of fall produce, complemented by a maple cinnamon glaze and dried cranberries. Perfect for weeknight dinners or as a holiday side dish, it’s easily adaptable with other varieties of winter squash.
Feel free to swap in delicata or other winter squash for the butternut squash or sweet potatoes.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cauliflower florets (from half a medium head of cauliflower)
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts
- 1 medium sweet potato
- 1/2 pound butternut squash (buy precut for easier prep)
- 2 medium carrots
- 2 medium parsnips
- 1 large apple
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
- 2 teaspoons butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
Tools
- Chef’s knife and cutting board
- Vegetable peeler
- Large mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Sheet pan
- Small saucepan
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 425°F and position the oven rack at the lowest level. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
2. Prepare the vegetables. Trim the tough bottoms from the Brussels sprouts and cut any large ones in half lengthwise. Peel the sweet potato, carrots, and parsnips. If using a whole butternut squash, peel it before cutting. Leave the peel on the apple. Cut the vegetables and the apple into similar-sized 1.5- to 2-inch cubes. Toss with oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
3. Spread the mixture on a sheet pan in a single layer. Roast for 12 minutes, then turn the vegetables so they brown evenly. Roast for an additional 15 minutes, or until tender and browned.
4. While the vegetables roast, in a small saucepan, simmer butter, maple syrup, and balsamic vinegar over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently until slightly thickened. Remove the pan from the heat when the mixture starts to thicken.
5. Remove vegetables from the oven, sprinkle with cranberries, and drizzle with the glaze. Add extra salt if needed. Serve immediately.
Kids Can!
- Measure the ingredients
- Toss the vegetables with the seasoning
- Sprinkle the cranberries
- Drizzle the glaze
