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Layered Sweet Potato, Squash and Carrot Bake with Cranberry-Honey Drizzle in a ceramic dish.

Layered Sweet Potato, Squash and Carrot Bake with Cranberry-Honey Drizzle in a ceramic dish.

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 44 minutes
Servings: 7
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 165
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large Sweet Potatoes peeled and sliced into 1/8" rounds
  • 1 small Butternut Squash neck only for uniform rounds, peeled and sliced
  • 3 large Carrots sliced into thin rounds
  • 1 cup Fresh Cranberries
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp Honey warmed
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Rosemary chopped
  • 1 tsp Fresh Thyme leaves
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chopped pecans for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish with olive oil.
  2. Arrange the sliced sweet potatoes, squash, and carrots in an alternating, upright shingle pattern in the dish.
  3. Tuck the fresh cranberries in between the vegetable slices.
  4. Whisk the olive oil with rosemary and thyme. Drizzle evenly over the vegetables. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  5. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  6. Uncover and bake for another 20–25 minutes until edges are browned and centers are tender.
  7. Whisk the warmed honey (add a teaspoon of water or citrus juice if too thick) and drizzle over the hot bake immediately before serving.
  8. Garnish with optional pecans or extra fresh herbs.

Notes

  • Uniform Slicing: Use a mandoline for 1/8-inch slices. Consistent thickness ensures all vegetables soften at the same rate.
  • The Foil Trick: Don’t skip covering the dish for the first 25 minutes. This "steams" the dense root vegetables so they are tender before the edges crisp up.
  • Honey Temperature: Warm the honey for 10 seconds in the microwave before drizzling. This ensures a thin, even coat rather than thick clumps.
  • Make-Ahead Tip: You can assemble the layers (without oil/honey) up to 24 hours in advance. Cover tightly and refrigerate to save time on the day of your event.
  • Storage: Leftovers keep well for 3–4 days in an airtight container. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes to restore the crispy edges.
  • Vegan Option: Simply swap the honey for maple syrup or agave nectar for a 100% plant-based Mediterranean feast.