Save A vibrant, healthy side dish featuring caramelized Brussels sprouts and butternut squash, tossed in a fresh citrusy orange dressing. It's perfect for any meal and brings color and freshness to your table.
The first time I made this for my family, everyone loved how the sweet squash paired with tangy orange. Even the kids asked for seconds!
Ingredients
- Brussels sprouts: 400 g (14 oz), trimmed and halved
- Butternut squash: 500 g (1.1 lb), peeled and cut into 2 cm (3/4 inch) cubes
- Olive oil: 2 tbsp
- Salt: 1/2 tsp for roasting, 1/2 tsp for dressing
- Freshly ground black pepper: 1/4 tsp for roasting, 1/4 tsp for dressing
- Orange: 1 medium, zest and juice
- Honey or maple syrup: 1 tbsp
- Dijon mustard: 1 tsp
- Extra-virgin olive oil: 2 tbsp
- Toasted pumpkin seeds (optional): 2 tbsp
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional): 1 tbsp
Instructions
- Prepare for roasting:
- Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Season vegetables:
- In a large bowl, toss Brussels sprouts and butternut squash cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper until well coated.
- Roast vegetables:
- Spread vegetables evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 25–30 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until golden and tender.
- Make dressing:
- While vegetables are roasting, in a small bowl whisk together orange zest, orange juice, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well emulsified.
- Finish and serve:
- Transfer roasted vegetables to a serving platter. Drizzle with orange dressing while still warm and gently toss to coat. Sprinkle with toasted pumpkin seeds and chopped parsley, if desired. Serve immediately.
Save Sharing this dish during our holiday dinners has become a tradition. It's always the plate that disappears first when family gathers.
Required Tools
Large mixing bowl, baking sheet, parchment paper, small whisk, serving platter
Notes
Add crumbled feta or goat cheese for extra creaminess. Substitute acorn or delicata squash for butternut, if preferred. Excellent with roast chicken or as part of a holiday spread. For added crunch, use toasted walnuts or pecans.
Nutritional Information
Each serving has about 182 calories, 9 g total fat, 25 g carbohydrates, and 3 g protein.
Save This dish delivers bold flavor with minimal effort. Try it once and it will earn a spot in your favorite side rotation!