Time
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Prep: 20 minutes
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Roast: 35–40 minutes
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Total: ~1 hour
🍽 Serves
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6–8 (side dish)
📝 INGREDIENTS
🥕 Vegetables
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2 cups butternut squash, peeled & cubed
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2 cups sweet potato, peeled & cubed
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2 cups Brussels sprouts, halved
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2 large carrots, sliced on the diagonal
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary (or ½ tsp dried)
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
🍯 Cranberry-Honey Glaze
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¼ cup honey
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⅓ cup dried cranberries
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2 tablespoons orange juice (or water)
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1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
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Pinch salt
🧀 Toppings
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½ cup crumbled feta cheese
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⅓ cup toasted walnuts, chopped
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Optional: fresh parsley or thyme for garnish
👩🍳 STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
1️⃣ Preheat oven
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Season vegetables
In a large bowl, combine all vegetables.
Add olive oil, salt, pepper, herbs, and garlic powder.
Toss until evenly coated.
3️⃣ Roast until caramelized
Spread vegetables in a single layer.
Roast 35–40 minutes, flipping halfway, until:
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Edges are golden and caramelized
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Centers are tender
✔ Don’t overcrowd the pan — use two pans if needed.
4️⃣ Make cranberry-honey glaze
While veggies roast, add to a small saucepan:
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Honey
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Cranberries
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Orange juice
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Vinegar
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Salt
Simmer over low heat 5–7 minutes, until cranberries plump and glaze slightly thickens.
Remove from heat.
5️⃣ Assemble
Transfer hot roasted vegetables to a serving platter.
Drizzle generously with warm cranberry-honey glaze.
6️⃣ Finish
Sprinkle with:
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Crumbled feta
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Toasted walnuts
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Fresh herbs (optional)
Serve warm or at room temperature.
🍽 SERVING IDEAS
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Holiday or Thanksgiving side
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Serve with roast chicken, turkey, or salmon
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Add to grain bowls (quinoa, farro)
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Vegetarian main with crusty bread
🔄 VARIATIONS
🌱 Vegan
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Skip feta or use vegan feta
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Replace honey with maple syrup
🧂 Sweet-Savory Boost
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Add pinch cinnamon or smoked paprika
🧀 Extra Creamy
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Add dollops of whipped ricotta instead of feta
🍎 Seasonal Swap
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Use roasted apples or pears in place of carrots
🔥 PRO TIPS
✔ Cut veggies similar size for even roasting
✔ High heat = best caramelization
✔ Add feta after roasting (prevents melting)
✔ Warm glaze absorbs better
🧠 NUTRITION (Approx. per serving)
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Calories: ~280
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Carbs: ~35g
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Fat: ~12g
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Protein: ~6g