Caramelized Vegetable Medley with Feta, Walnuts & Cranberry–Honey Glaze

Serves: 4–6

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 35–45 minutes

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🌿 Ingredients

Roasted Vegetables

• 300 g Brussels sprouts, halved

• 1 medium sweet potato, peeled & cubed

• 1 cup butternut squash, cubed

• 2 medium carrots, sliced

• 1 medium beet, peeled & cubed

• 3 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp paprika

• ½ tsp dried thyme or oregano

Cranberry–Honey Glaze

• ¼ cup dried cranberries

• 1½ tbsp honey

• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

• 1 tbsp orange juice (or water)

• 1 tsp olive oil

• Pinch of salt

Toppings

• ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

• ¼ cup toasted walnuts

• Optional: fresh parsley or mint, pomegranate seeds

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🧑‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

• Preheat to 425°F (220°C).

• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

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2. Prep & Season the Veggies

In a large bowl, combine:

• Brussels sprouts

• Sweet potato

• Butternut squash

• Carrot

• Beet

Drizzle with:

• 3 tbsp olive oil

• Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, thyme

Toss well until everything is fully coated.

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3. Roast Until Caramelized

Spread veggies on the baking tray in a single layer.

Bake 35–45 min, flipping halfway, until:

• Brussels sprouts have browned edges

• Sweet potato & squash are fork-tender

• Beets are roasted and sweet

• Everything looks caramelized

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4. Make the Cranberry–Honey Glaze

In a small pan over low heat:

1. Add cranberries, honey, balsamic, orange juice, olive oil, salt.

2. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until thick, glossy, and sticky.

3. Remove from heat.

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5. Assemble the Dish

Transfer roasted veggies to a serving plate.

Top with:

• Cranberry–honey glaze

• Crumbled feta

• Toasted walnuts

• Optional: parsley or mint, pomegranate seeds

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✨ Mediterranean Serving Ideas

• Serve with grilled chicken or salmon.

• Add to a quinoa bowl with hummus.

• Use as a warm salad with arugula & lemon dressing.

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💡 Tips

• Add red onion for extra sweetness.

• Use goat cheese instead of feta for a creamier finish.

• For extra caramelization, broil the veggies for 2–3 minutes at the end.