Maple Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprouts is everything you could ever want out of a fall side dish. Roasted until golden brown and tossed with walnuts and cinnamon, these delectable veggies will be favorites for even the pickiest of eaters! This dish is extremely versatile and can be kept casual for a weeknight dinner or dressed up for a fancy meal.
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Stupendous Sides
For me, I never have an issue when deciding on what main course to cook, whether it be for a holiday meal or dinner with the family. Where I run into issues is with side dishes!
I find myself using the same two or three side dish recipes in rotation and I don’t really get as creative.
Garlic mashed potatoes or sweet potato fries are easily some of my go-tos all year round, and a fall favorite is rich balsamic brussels – SO good
When it comes to autumn dishes this year, I want to incorporate as many seasonal vegetables as I can. Bring on the squash, brussels sprouts, and collards!
You’ll want to try this easy dish at the peak of fall before it’s too late. Make your grocery list and let’s get started!
Make it a Meal!
Now that you’ve got the vegetables covered, let’s see what else to serve alongside it for dinner:
Drinks
- Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino – Better than Starbucks!
- Cinnamon Apple Cocktail (Mocktail) – Nothing beats a fall cocktail
Mains
- Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Apples and Onions – Your house will be smelling amazing after roasting this dish!
- Easy Indian-Inspired Chicken Curry – An explosion of flavor that will blow you away
- Simple Whole Roasted Chicken – A classic yet delicious dinner centerpiece
Dessert
- Christmas Morning Cranberry Orange Coffee Cake – It doesn’t have to be Christmas to enjoy this fruit-infused cake
- Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars – More can’t-miss fall flavors in bite-sized bars
- Thin Mint Chocolate Truffles – If you love chocolate, this one’s a winner!
How to: Roast Maple Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprouts
Very little prep is required for this vegetable side dish – a dream after a long day!
Start by preheating the oven to 400 degrees. Chop your veggies if needed. I 10/10 recommend buying butternut squash pre-chopped as it has caused me too many headaches in the past. Trust me, it’s worth it.
Place the squash and sprouts on a sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil. Toss them well until evenly coated.
Sprinkle salt, pepper, and cinnamon over all of the vegetables and set aside.
In a small pan or dish, toast the walnuts for about 5 minutes. Be careful as they burn quickly. They will be slightly darker in color, but not much. Set aside.
Omit walnuts for a nut-free side dish, or substitute walnuts for pecans, almonds, or pumpkin seeds.
Bake the butternut squash and brussels sprouts mixture for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through. The veggies should be golden brown in color with crispy edges.
Remove from the oven and mix in the toasted walnuts and maple syrup. Toss until well combined and serve!
Taste and add more cinnamon if desired. You can also add dried cranberries for added sweetness.
Ingredients Needed
Materials Needed
Maple Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprouts
Ingredients
- 1 butternut squash cubed
- 12 oz brussels sprouts halved
- 2-3 tbsp olive oil as needed
- 1-2 tsp salt to taste
- 1-2 tsp pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup walnuts roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400° F.
- Toss butternut squash and brussels sprouts in olive oil until coated. Place on a greased sheet pan and sprinkle with pepper and cinnamon.
- Using a separate greased pan, toast the walnuts for 5 minutes or until slightly darker in color. Be careful to not overcook them as they easily burn. Set aside.
- Bake the brussels sprouts and butternut squash for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown, flipping halfway through.
- Add walnuts and maple syrup to the pan and toss until thoroughly mixed. Use more cinnamon if desired and serve warm.
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If there’s one thing that’s for sure, it’s that I do not cook with butternut squash enough! What are some of your favorite recipes that incorporate this lovely squash?
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Oh wow!!!!!!! This salad looks so tasty. I definitely want to try it. Thank you for sharing.
Okay, these sound delicious and I’m definitely going to make these!!
Katie x
Love Brussels sprouts. They are like little mini cabbage. Love the simplicity and flavors of this side dish. A perfect Meatless Monday dish. 😊 Thanks for sharing Kalin.
This looks delicious – my Mum would LOVE this so I’ll have to bookmark and make it for her for Christmas 🙂
Great post! I love butternut squash and I’d like to give this one a try x
It looks very tasty. Always good to see new meal ideas.
I really love brussel sprouts and these sound amazing. I love really good sides like this and the combination of flavours sound incredible — perfect for this season!
Brussels sprouts are one of my fav veggies sides and this recipe sounds superb. Going to give this a try.
This looks delicious!
I’ve made a similar dish of just brussel sprouts. Now I want to try it with squash or sweet potatoes!
I love brussels sprouts in every shape, form, fashion, and dish! Great recipe.
This is the epitome of fall foods! I love butternut squash and brussels sprouts, but have never combined them into one delicious side dish before. Thanks for sharing!
This looks so good! I’m adding it to our fall menu rotation
That seems like a yummy dish. Thanks for sharing.
This sounds like a yummy recipe for the holidays. I really enjoy butternut squash. Thank you for sharing.
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Mmmm!What a delicious looking recipe! I love squash and brussel sprouts. I’ve only ever cooked butternut squash once, and just did the same way as I do acorn squash – split in half and brushed with butter and a little milk and brown sugar placed in the hollow where the seeds were scooped from.
This looks delicious. We love butternut squash and will try this one soon
One of my favorite side dishes! Yum!
Synchronicity! I actually have these ingredients today.
This sounds amazing! Maybe I’ll make it for Thanksgiving.
I am adding this to my meal plan for this week. I can’t wait to try it!
This was such a delicious side dish! Adding to the Thanksgiving menu!
All my favorite ingredients in one gorgeous plate. Perfect for Thanksgiving. Thank you for the suggestion and recipe.
Looks soo good! Thanks for sharing!
I’ve got a great crop of squash, brussels and walnuts this year so I’m bookmarking so I can make this soon. It’s not a combination I would have thought of but it sounds delicious.
Loving these brussels! So easy and delicious!
This recipe looks awesome, I’ve been trying to expand my palate a bit more lately and this recipe is sure to become one of my favourites.
been looking for more brussel sprouts recipes, glad to see this one.
A beautiful dish inspired by fall. I will give this a try for sure. Looks delicious and healthy.
What a lovely side dish to make at Thanksgiving! I love brussels sprouts, and this recipe was so good! Definitely making this for Thanksgiving!
Looks so delicious! Thanks for sharing it!
Love these flavors together! Yum!
This recipe has my name WRITTEN ALL OVER IT! I am making this!!
Oh man I love Brussel Sprouts and this recipe sounds so delicious! We have a bunch of sprouts growing in the garden and this will be a perfect recipe to try them in!
Another fab recipe!
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As always your receipes sound delicious.
These maple butternut squash brussels are so delicious!
What a wonderful combination of sweet and savory!
I am always looking for a new way to serve brussel sprouts as I do not cook with them often enough. Can’t wait to try this delicious recipe!
We love brussel sprouts in our house but needed a new way to prepare them. This was such a good idea to pair them with the butternut squash. This side dish is going to be on our Thanksgiving table for sure!
Love how easy this is and the flavors are amazing together! The whole family loved it and half of my family does not like Brussel sprouts usually. They loved them in this!
I love Brussel sprouts I’ll have to try this recipe! I bet the maple gives the perfect flavor.
Oh these will be a great one for Christmas! Thank you so much
What a great combination of flavors. I find brussels to be a little bitter, and I think the butternut squash is a wonderful pairing.
That was delicious. Easy to make and quite filling. Kept me full for very long.
They are all great suggestions. Love the melon skewers and shredded chicken a lot..