Description
A vibrant, wholesome one-pan dish featuring a medley of roasted fall vegetables including butternut squash, brussels sprouts, and baby potatoes, seasoned with fresh thyme and a hint of balsamic vinegar. Perfect as a hearty side or a light main course, this recipe is easy to prepare and bursts with caramelized, roasted flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 4 cups butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 cups brussels sprouts, halved
- 2 cups baby potatoes, halved
Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tablespoon salt
- 1/2 tablespoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C) to ensure it’s hot enough for roasting the vegetables to a golden finish.
- Prepare Vegetables: On a large half sheet baking pan, combine the cubed butternut squash, halved brussels sprouts, and halved baby potatoes. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with fresh thyme, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Toss thoroughly to coat all pieces evenly.
- Arrange for Roasting: Spread the veggies out in a single layer on the pan, making sure to leave some space between pieces to allow for even roasting and caramelization.
- Roast Vegetables: Place the pan in the preheated oven and roast for 30 to 35 minutes. About halfway through cooking, flip the vegetables to ensure even browning on all sides. Roast until the squash and potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork and the edges are golden and caramelized.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve hot. Garnish with additional fresh thyme or a drizzle of balsamic glaze if desired for extra flavor.
Notes
- For even cooking, cut all vegetables to similar sizes.
- You can swap baby potatoes for Yukon Gold or fingerling potatoes if preferred.
- Adding a sprinkle of red pepper flakes can give the dish a slight kick.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
- To make this dish vegan-friendly, ensure balsamic glaze (if used) contains no added sweeteners or animal products.
