3tablespoonsorange juice, freshly squeezed(zest before juicing)
3tablespoons100% pure maple syrup
3tablespoonstahini
½tablespoonume plum vinegar
¾teaspoondried rosemary, ground or finely-crushed
½teaspoonsalt
½teaspoongarlic powder
¼teaspoonblack pepper(about 10 turns)
⅛teaspooncinnamon powder
1pinchcayenne pepper(less than ⅛ teaspoon)
6cupsbrussels sprouts, trimmed and sliced(600 g / stems and any yellow outer leaves removed, then sliced in half lengthwise. If some fresh outer leaves fall off while slicing, include them with the rest of your brussels.)
5cupsbutternut squash, peeled and cubed(650 g / directions below)
1heaping teaspoonorange zest
spinach, for serving (optional)
toasted pecans, for serving (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line one large baking sheet or two smaller baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the orange juice, maple syrup, tahini, vinegar, rosemary, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, cinnamon, and cayenne powder. Add the sprouts and toss to coat.
Cut about ¼-inch off both ends of your butternut squash, then using a peeler or sharp knife, remove the peel. Be SUPER careful when you do this. Cut your squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Cut the squash into 1-inch pieces and place them into the mixing bowl with the sprouts. Toss and stir to evenly coat the veggies with the orange juice mixture.
Transfer the veggies to your baking sheet(s) in a single layer. Roast for 20 minutes, then stir and flip the veggies over and roast for an additional 10 minutes, or until the veggies are tender and golden brown. If both baking sheets can’t fit on the same oven rack, we suggest moving the top baking sheet to the bottom rack and the bottom baking sheet to the top rack after you stir and flip them. This will help your veggies roast more evenly.
Remove the baking sheet(s) from the oven and sprinkle the orange zest over the veggies. Gently stir to combine, then cool to room temperature and promptly store in your fridge.