Paleo Maple Roasted Butternut Squash with Brussels Sprouts and Bacon

This Maple Roasted Butternut Squash with Brussels Sprouts and Bacon is a delicious and healthy side dish perfect for celebrating the fall season! Caramelized butternut squash and Brussels sprouts are roasted with maple, bacon, and walnuts on a sheet pan for a sweet and savory Paleo treat that everyone will love.

Recipe Information:

• Author: Michele Rosen
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 33 minutes
• Course: Holiday Side Dish, Side Dish
• Cuisine: American, Paleo
• Keyword: Bacon, Butternut Squash, Paleo
• Servings: 8 side dish servings

Ingredients:

• 1 medium butternut squash, cut into cubes (about 4 1/2 cups)
• 1 lb Brussels sprouts, halved
• 8 slices nitrate-free bacon, cut into pieces
• 1 1/2 Tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
• 1/2 tsp sea salt, or to taste
• 1/4 tsp black pepper, or to taste
• 3 Tbsp + 1 Tbsp pure maple syrup, divided
• 3/4 cup walnuts or pecans
• Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil.
2. Prepare Veggies: Toss the butternut squash and Brussels sprouts with 1 1/2 Tbsp of bacon fat (or other cooking fat), sea salt, and pepper. Arrange in a single layer on the baking sheet, and roast for about 20 minutes, until softened but not yet browning.
3. Cook Bacon: While the veggies roast, cook the bacon pieces halfway, stirring to cook evenly. Toss the walnuts with 1 Tbsp of the maple syrup and sprinkle lightly with sea salt.
4. Combine Ingredients: After roasting for 20 minutes, remove the veggies from the oven and sprinkle the partially cooked bacon over the top. Drizzle 3 Tbsp of the maple syrup evenly over the veggies and bacon. Gently stir to combine and rearrange in a single layer.
5. Final Roast: Return to the oven and roast for another 8 minutes. Then, sprinkle the walnuts/maple mixture over the top and continue to toast for another 5 minutes, or until the bacon is crisp and the veggies are golden.
6. Serve: Stir and serve right away. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes:

• Servings: This recipe serves 8 as a side dish.

Nutrition Information:

• Calories: 261 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 21 g
• Protein: 6 g
• Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Cholesterol: 15 mg
• Sodium: 188 mg
• Potassium: 645 mg
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 7 g
• Vitamin A: 10401 IU
• Vitamin C: 68 mg
• Calcium: 81 mg
• Iron: 2 mg