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Roasted Balsamic Butternut Squash and Brussels Sproutswith cranberries, balsamic vinegar, and maple syrup makes an easy side dish perfect for Thanksgiving or any holiday gathering.

If you asked me what my favorite foods were when I was younger, I can pretty much guarantee butternut squash and brussels sprouts would not have even been close to the answer I would have given. In fact, I think it would be more along the lines of ice cream or something with copious amounts of sugar.
Lately though, I can’t seem to get enough of both of these fall beauties and when you roast them up and serve them together as a side dish….I can munch on a plateful all. day. long.
The butternut squash becomes nice and tender as it roasts, andthe Brussels sprouts blossom into beautiful rosettes. The touch of tangy sweetness from the dried cranberries ties the whole dish together wonderfully.
Maple syrup pairs well with the tangy balsamic and light kick from the cayenne pepper. If you’re not a fan of the heat or plan on serving this to your little ones, you can totally leave out the cayenne pepper.
This pan is full of goodness and makes a delicious stand-alone vegetarian meal on its own. Even my meat-loving husband couldn’t help but sneak a few more onto his plate.
It makes a delicious and cozy side dish that’s perfect for Thanksgiving or any holiday gathering.

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Roasted Balsamic Butternut Squash & Brussels Sprouts
Prep Time
13 mins
Cook Time
32 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Roasted Butternut Squash & Brussels sprouts with cranberries, balsamic vinegar, and maple syrup makes an easy side dish perfect for Thanksgiving or any holiday gathering.
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Keyword: brussel sprouts recipe, thanksgiving side dish vegetable, thanksgiving sides
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 183 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 small butternut squash peeled and cut into 1 inch chunks
- 2 cups brussel sprouts stems trimmed and sliced lengthwise in half
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 2-1/2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
- 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional or to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line one or two baking sheets (depending on the size of your butternut squash) with parchment paper or foil, lightly greased with cooking spray.
Spread the butternut squash chunks and halved Brussels sprouts evenly on the tray.
Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over vegetables and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Toss vegetables with your hands to distribute the oil evenly.
Roast the vegetables for 25 minutes, tossing them gently 1 to 2 times during the roasting time to ensure that they caramelize evenly on all sides.
Meanwhile, whisk together 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper. Add the dried cranberries onto the baking sheet and toss the balsamic vinegar mixture evenly over vegetables. Toss the vegetables gently until they are lightly dressed. Roast for an additional 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender and nicely browned. Serve warm, lukewarm, or cold.
Nutrition Facts
Roasted Balsamic Butternut Squash & Brussels Sprouts
Amount Per Serving (1 serving (1/4 recipe))
Calories 183 Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Sodium 165mg7%
Potassium 842mg24%
Carbohydrates 38g13%
Fiber 5g20%
Sugar 15g17%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 20290IU406%
Vitamin C 76.8mg93%
Calcium 114mg11%
Iron 2mg11%
* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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emily -
Do you think you could make it with fresh/frozen cranberries?
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Kelly -
Hi Emily, I haven’t tried before but I don’t see why not. If you do try, I’d love to know how it turns out. Thanks!
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Gina -
Hi Kelly,
Made this for Thanksgiving– it was a huge hit even among those who avoid vegetables!
I have a question about the recipe. In step 5 of the instructions, it mentions adding cinnamon but cinnamon is not in the list of ingredients. I chose not to gamble at the amount and just left it out, but I would like to know for future reference how much cinnamon to use or if it was a mistake that it was in the instructions.
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Kelly -
Hi Gina,
I’m so glad to hear that this was a hit at Thanksgiving! Thanks for pointing that out – it should say 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon in the ingredients. I have updated it now. It adds a nice warmness to the dish but it is completely optional as well. I make this dish at least two times a week and like to change out the spices to freshen things up 🙂Thanks so much for coming back to let me know! Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and enjoy the rest of the weekend! 🙂
Kelly
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