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Roasted Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprouts with Pecans and Cranberries

Roasted butternut squash and Brussels sprouts with pecans and cranberries is a caramelized sheet-pan side with bright maple balsamic flavor. You’ll roast until tender and browned, then toss with dried cranberries and toasted pecans for sweet-crisp contrast.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

butternut squash
  • 4 cup butternut squash peeled and cubed
Brussels sprouts
  • 1 lb Brussels sprouts trimmed and halved
olive oil
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
salt
  • 1 tsp salt
black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
dried cranberries
  • 0.5 cup dried cranberries
pecans
  • 0.5 cup pecans toasted

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Roast the vegetables
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Position a rack in the middle so the vegetables roast evenly.
  2. Toss the butternut squash and Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and black pepper on a large sheet pan. Spread into an even layer so the edges can caramelize.
  3. Roast for 25-30 minutes, tossing halfway, until tender and caramelized. Look for browned, crisp edges and squash that pierces easily.
Make the maple balsamic and serve
  1. Whisk maple syrup and balsamic vinegar together in a small bowl. Stir until smooth and glossy.
  2. Toss the roasted vegetables with the maple balsamic, dried cranberries, and toasted pecans. Serve warm so the pecans stay crunchy and the cranberries rehydrate slightly.

Notes

For deeper caramelization, avoid overcrowding the sheet pan—use a second pan if needed. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days and rewarm in a 400°F oven until hot. Freezing is not recommended because the Brussels sprouts and squash texture softens. If you want a lower-sugar option, use sugar-free maple syrup (or reduce the maple syrup to 1 tbsp) while keeping the balsamic and toss timing the same.