Description
A flavorful and colorful roasted vegetable dish combining butternut squash, cauliflower, and chickpeas with warm spices and a touch of maple syrup for a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. Easy to prepare and ideal as a side or light main course.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Legumes
- 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cut into cubes
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
Seasoning
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F to ensure a hot environment for roasting the vegetables evenly.
- Prepare Vegetables: Cut the cauliflower into florets and peel and cube the butternut squash into even pieces for uniform cooking. Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly.
- Mix Seasoning: In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, maple syrup, garam masala, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes until well combined.
- Toss Ingredients: Add the squash, cauliflower, and chickpeas to the bowl and toss until all pieces are evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
- Arrange and Roast: Spread the vegetables and chickpeas in a single layer on a large sheet pan, making sure not to overcrowd them. Roast in the oven for 30 minutes, tossing halfway through for even caramelization. For extra color, broil for an additional 2 minutes at the end.
- Finish and Serve: Transfer the roasted veggies to a platter, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and adjust seasoning with extra salt and pepper if needed. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Cut vegetables into uniform sizes to ensure even roasting.
- Use canned chickpeas for convenience, but you can also use cooked dried chickpeas.
- Adjust crushed red pepper flakes based on desired heat level.
- If you prefer a sweeter dish, increase the maple syrup by an additional teaspoon.
- Broiling at the end enhances caramelization and adds a slightly crispy texture.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
