Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Butternut Squash

 

✅️✅️ Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Butternut Squash 🥓🍠🥬

A colorful, flavorful side dish loaded with crispy bacon, sweet squash, tangy cranberries, and creamy feta — finished with a touch of balsamic glaze. Perfect for holidays or weeknight dinners! ✨

↪️↪️ Ingredients

🔹️ For the Roasted Vegetables:

◾️ 1 lb Brussels sprouts, halved

◾️ 1 small butternut squash, peeled & cubed

◾️ 4 slices bacon, chopped

◾️ 2 tbsp olive oil

◾️ Salt & pepper, to taste

◾️ 1 tsp garlic powder

◾️ 1 tsp dried thyme

🔹️ For the Toppings:

◾️ ½ cup dried cranberries

◾️ ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

◾️ 1 tbsp balsamic glaze (optional, for drizzling)

↪️↪️ Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat the Oven

• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

2️⃣ Prepare the Vegetables

• In a large bowl, combine Brussels sprouts, squash, and bacon.

• Toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and thyme until well coated.

3️⃣ Roast the Vegetables

• Spread mixture evenly on a baking sheet.

• Roast 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway, until sprouts are crispy & squash is tender.

4️⃣ Add Cranberries & Feta

• Remove from oven and sprinkle cranberries + feta over the roasted veggies.

• Toss gently to combine.

5️⃣ Serve

• Drizzle with balsamic glaze (if using).

• Serve warm as a hearty side or light main dish.

🍴 Servings: 4–6