Spicy Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Butternut Squash

Ingredients

• 1 lb. brussels sprouts
• 4 cups cubed butternut squash
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 Tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp garlic syrup
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper
• ½ cup toasted pecan halves, chopped
• Dried cranberries (optional)
• Blue cheese or feta crumbles (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425° F. line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix the olive oil, maple syrup, garlic powder & cayenne pepper in a bowl until well combined. Toss the sprouts and squash in the mixture until evenly coated.
3. Roast the vegetables for about 25 minutes until the brussels sprouts are a light golden brown and squash is tender.
4. Transfer vegetables to a serving bowl and fold in pecans and cranberries if desired. Garnish with blue cheese or feta cheese.