Festive Vegetable Christmas Wreath (Printable)

Roasted winter vegetables arranged in a festive wreath, delivering seasonal flavors and stunning presentation.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced diagonally
02 - 2 medium parsnips, peeled and sliced diagonally
03 - 1 small butternut squash, peeled, deseeded, and cut into chunks
04 - 1 small red onion, cut into wedges
05 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
06 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
07 - 1 small head Romanesco or broccoli, cut into florets
08 - 7 ounces Brussels sprouts, halved
09 - 7 ounces cherry tomatoes
10 - 1 small bunch fresh rosemary
11 - 1 small bunch fresh thyme

→ Marinade

12 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
13 - 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
14 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
15 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
16 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
17 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

18 - 1.75 ounces pomegranate seeds
19 - 1.75 ounces crumbled feta or vegan feta (optional)
20 - Fresh parsley sprigs

# How to make it:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine carrots, parsnips, butternut squash, red onion, bell peppers, Romanesco or broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and cherry tomatoes.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, honey or maple syrup, salt, and black pepper.
04 - Pour the marinade over the vegetables and toss to coat evenly.
05 - Arrange vegetables in a wreath shape on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a hole in the center. Tuck rosemary and thyme sprigs between vegetables.
06 - Roast for 30 to 35 minutes, turning once halfway, until tender and caramelized.
07 - Transfer roasted vegetables to a serving platter maintaining wreath shape. Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds, crumbled feta, and fresh parsley. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Recipe Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Seasonal flavors perfect for holiday gatherings
  • Vibrant and stunning presentation
02 -
  • For a vegan version use maple syrup and vegan feta or omit cheese
  • Add roasted nuts (e.g. walnuts or pecans) for extra crunch
03 -
  • Turn vegetables halfway through roasting for even caramelization
  • Tuck fresh herbs between vegetables to infuse aroma
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