The Occasional Vegetarian's Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Butternut Squash, and Apple with Candied Walnuts

Name: The Occasional Vegetarian's Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Butternut Squash, and Apple with Candied Walnuts
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 355 milliliters trimmed, halved brussels sprouts; 473 milliliters peeled butternut squash, cut into 1-inch asymmetrical chunks; 473 milliliters confectioners sugar; 5 fresh sage leaves; 473 milliliters (about 1 large) Honeycrisp, Cortland, or Granny Smith apple, cored and cut into 1-inch asymmetrical chunks; 2 servings Kosher salt; 1 Tbsps maple syrup; 2 Tbsps olive oil; 2 servings Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 slice shallot, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices; 170 grams walnut halves

The Occasional Vegetarian's Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Butternut Squash, and Apple with Candied Walnuts might be just the main course you are searching for. This gluten free and vegan recipe serves 2. One portion of this dish contains about 17g of protein, 70g of fat, and a total of 1318 calories. Christmas will be even more special with this recipe. If you have walnut halves, shallot, confectioners' sugar, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the kosher salt you could follow this main course with the Low Fat Crumbs Cake (Kosher-Dairy) as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Instructions

For the brussels sprouts: Preheat the oven to 375°F. In a large, shallow baking dish, toss the brussels sprouts, butternut squash, apples, and shallot with the olive oil and sage leaves. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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Brussels Sprouts

Butternut Squash

Salt And Pepper

Sage

Olive Oil

Shallot

Apple

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Baking Pan

Oven

Bake without stirring until the vegetables and apples are wrinkled, slightly brown, and the edges of the squash are beginning to crisp, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Meanwhile, prepare the walnuts.

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Vegetable

Walnuts

Apple

Squash

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Oven

Place a deep fryer or high-sided saucepan over high heat, and add vegetable or canola oil to come no closer than 3 inches from the top of the pot; when the walnuts are added, the oil will bubble and rise.

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Cooking Oil

Vegetable

Walnuts

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Deep Fryer

Sauce Pan

Pot

Heat to 375°F. If using a saucepan, reduce the heat to very low to hold the temperature.

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Sauce Pan

In a medium pot over high heat, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.

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Water

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Pot

Add the walnuts and boil for 10 seconds.

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Walnuts

Drain well and immediately toss with the confectioners’ sugar.

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Sugar

Spread flat on a baking sheet and allow to dry for a few minutes.

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Spread

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Baking Sheet

Have a baking sheet lined with paper towels nearby. Confirm that the temperature of the oil is 375°F, adjusting as needed. Working in batches if necessary, add the walnuts and stir once or twice. Fry until amber-brown, about 30 seconds. Using a wire skimmer or heatproof slotted spoon, remove from the oil and transfer to paper towels.

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Walnuts

Cooking Oil

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Slotted Spoon

Baking Sheet

Paper Towels

Skimmer

Sprinkle lightly with salt and allow to cool for 5 minutes before handling. May be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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Salt