Description
Quick roasted vegetable medley with cranberry-glazed harmony brings festive flavors to holiday tables. Robust seasonal ingredients blend seamlessly, delivering colorful, savory comfort you can enjoy with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (453 grams) Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 small butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 4 oz (113 grams) goat cheese, crumbled
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- 3 tbsps olive oil
- ½ cup cranberry juice
- 2 tbsps honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C), creating an ideal roasting environment for the vegetable medley.
- Seasoning: In a large mixing bowl, combine butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, and sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and thyme. Massage seasonings thoroughly to ensure even coating.
- Roasting: Spread vegetables in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet, maximizing caramelization potential. Roast for 25-30 minutes, rotating midway to achieve golden-brown edges and consistent cooking.
- Glaze Creation: Simultaneously prepare cranberry glaze by simmering cranberry juice, dried cranberries, honey, and balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan. Reduce until the mixture transforms into a glossy, syrup-like consistency (8-10 minutes).
- Finishing: Remove roasted vegetables from oven, transfer to a serving dish, and generously drizzle with warm cranberry glaze. Toss gently to ensure complete coverage.
- Garnishing: Complete the dish by sprinkling crumbled goat cheese and additional dried cranberries, adding a tangy and textural dimension to the vegetable medley.
Notes
- Optimize Vegetable Roasting: Spread vegetables in a single layer to prevent steaming and achieve perfect caramelization, creating crispy golden edges that enhance flavor and texture.
- Master Glaze Consistency: Watch the cranberry sauce carefully while simmering; the reduction should coat the back of a spoon and create a glossy, syrupy texture without burning.
- Enhance Seasoning Technique: Massage oil and spices directly into vegetables to ensure maximum flavor penetration and even coating before roasting.
- Elevate Presentation: Add crumbled goat cheese and extra dried cranberries just before serving to introduce contrasting tangy and sweet elements that make the dish visually appealing and texturally complex.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg