Oven Roasted Balsamic Brussel Sprouts With Butternut Squash Cranberries Apples Pecans And Bacon Recipes

ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS, BUTTERNUT SQUASH, AND CRANBERRIES RECIPE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Preheat the oven to 425 F / 220 C. Oil a large rimmed baking sheet (half-sheet pan) or 2 smaller jelly roll pans. Alternatively, line the baking sheet with nonstick foil and oil it lightly.
• Peel the butternut squash and, using a spoon, scoop out the seeds and fibers.
• Cut the squash into 1/2-inch cubes. Put about 4 cups of cubes into a large bowl (saving the rest, if any, for another dish).
• Trim the stem ends off of the Brussels sprouts and removed loose, damaged, and yellow leaves. Cut the sprouts in half lengthwise. Add them to the bowl with the squash cubes.
• Peel the onion and cut it into 1-inch chunks or thick slices. Add to the bowl with the squash and Brussels sprouts.
• Drizzle the olive oil over the vegetables and gently toss or stir to coat them thoroughly.
• Arrange the vegetables on the baking sheet and then sprinkle lightly with kosher salt, pepper, and garlic powder, if using.
• Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes and then turn the vegetables. Continue baking for 10 to 15 minutes longer, or until the vegetables are browned around the edges and are tender.
• Meanwhile, toast the pecan halves : Heat a large dry skillet over medium heat. Add the pecans and cook, stirring, until the pecans begin to brown and smell aromatic.
• Transfer the roasted vegetables to a large bowl. Add the dried cranberries and pecan halves and toss gently to combine all ingredients thoroughly.

BALSAMIC ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven 425*.
• Trim end of Brussels sprout and pull off any loose outer leaves. Slice in half, lengthwise.
• Place Brussels Sprouts, garlic, olive oil, vinegar salt & pepper onto a baking sheet or shallow pan.
• Roast in oven for 20-25 min until tender. Stirring occasionally.

ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS, BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND APPLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large, shallow, baking dish, toss the brussels sprouts, butternut squash, apple and shallot with olive oil and sage leaves. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bake without stirring until vegetables and apple are wrinkled, slightly brown, and the edges of the squash are beginning to crisp, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Meanwhile, prepare the walnuts.
• For the walnuts: Place a deep fryer or high-sided saucepan over high heat, and add vegetable or canola oil to come no closer than 3 inches from the top of the pot; when walnuts are added the oil will bubble and rise. Heat to 375 degrees. If using a saucepan, reduce heat to very low to hold temperature.
• In a medium pot over high heat, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add walnuts and boil for 10 seconds. Drain well and immediately toss with confectioners' sugar. Spread flat on a baking sheet and allow to dry for a few minutes.
• Have baking sheet lined with paper towels nearby. Working in batches if necessary, add walnuts to oil and stir once or twice. Fry until amber-brown, about 30 seconds. Using a wire skimmer or heatproof slotted spoon, remove walnuts from oil, and transfer to paper towels. Sprinkle lightly with salt and allow to cool for 5 minutes before handling. May be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
• To serve: Remove vegetables from oven, drizzle with maple syrup and sprinkle with 2 to 3 tablespoons of halved or roughly crumbled walnut pieces. Serve, if desired, with walnut bread.