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Walnuts & Cranberry-Honey Glaze Recipe

Walnuts & Cranberry-Honey Glaze Recipe
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A festive and flavorful Caramelized Holiday Vegetable Sheet Pan featuring sweet potatoes, carrots, and parsnips roasted to perfection and topped with tangy feta, crunchy toasted walnuts, dried cranberries, and a luscious cranberry-honey glaze. This warm, colorful side dish is perfect for holiday gatherings or as a vegetarian main course.

Ingredients

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Vegetables

  • 2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup parsnips, peeled and sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Topping

  • 4 oz (115 g) feta cheese, crumbled
  • ¼ cup toasted walnuts
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries

Cranberry-Honey Glaze

  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp water
  • ¼ cup fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
  2. Roast the Vegetables: In a large bowl, toss the cubed sweet potatoes, sliced carrots, and parsnips with olive oil, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated. Spread the vegetables in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the vegetables are tender and caramelized with slightly crispy edges.
  3. Prepare the Cranberry-Honey Glaze: While the vegetables roast, combine honey, water, fresh or frozen cranberries, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the glaze thickens slightly. Lightly mash the cranberries with the back of a spoon if desired for a smoother texture.
  4. Assemble & Bake: Once the vegetables are done roasting, remove them from the oven and transfer to a serving platter or keep on the sheet pan. Evenly sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese, toasted walnuts, and dried cranberries over the top. Drizzle generously with the warm cranberry-honey glaze.
  5. Serve: Serve the caramelized holiday vegetables warm as a festive side dish or a wholesome vegetarian main during holiday meals.

Notes

  • For extra color and texture, you can add Brussels sprouts or butternut squash to the vegetable mix.
  • Use gluten-free honey or check labels if serving guests with dietary restrictions.
  • To toast walnuts, heat them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant and lightly browned.
  • This dish can be made ahead; reheat gently in the oven before serving.
  • Fresh cranberries can be swapped with frozen; no need to thaw them beforehand.

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Keywords: holiday vegetables, caramelized vegetables, sheet pan recipe, feta cheese, cranberry honey glaze, roasted sweet potatoes, festive side dish, vegetarian holiday recipe

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