Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash

 

🔹️Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash

 

↪️↪️Ingredients:

✅️For the Roasted Vegetables:

1 lb Brussels sprouts, halved

1 small butternut squash, peeled and cubed

4 slices bacon, chopped

2 tablespoons olive oil

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon dried thyme

✅️For the Toppings:

1/2 cup dried cranberries

1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (optional, for drizzling)

👉Instructions:

↪️Step 1: Preheat the Oven

• Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

↪️Step 2: Prepare the Vegetables

• In a large mixing bowl, combine the halved Brussels sprouts and cubed butternut squash.

• Add the chopped bacon, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dried thyme. Toss everything together until the vegetables are well-coated.

↪️Step 3: Roast the Vegetables

• Spread the vegetable and bacon mixture evenly on a large baking sheet.

• Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the

• Brussels sprouts are crispy and the butternut squash is tender.

↪️Step 4: Add Cranberries and Feta

• Once the vegetables are roasted, remove the baking sheet from the oven.

• Sprinkle the dried cranberries and crumbled feta cheese over the roasted vegetables. Toss gently to combine.

↪️Step 5: Serve

• Drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired, and serve warm as a delicious side dish or a light main course.

↪️Servings: 4-6