Ginger Roasted Vegetables with Pecans

1. 1 1/2 cups pecans
2. 4 medium carrots (3/4 pound), peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick on the bias
3. 2 large parsnips (1 pound), peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick on the bias
4. 1 medium head cauliflower (2 1/2 pounds), cut into 1-inch florets
5. 1 small butternut squash (2 pounds)—peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch dice
6. 1 pound brussels sprouts, halved
7. 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
8. 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
9. Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
10. 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger

1. Preheat the oven to 425°. Spread the pecans in a pie plate and toast until fragrant, about 6 minutes. Let cool.
2. In a large bowl, toss the carrots, parsnips, cauliflower, squash and brussels sprouts with the olive oil and nutmeg and season generously with salt and black pepper. Spread the vegetables on 2 large rimmed baking sheets and roast for 30 minutes, until the vegetables begin to brown. Scatter the pecans and ginger over the vegetables and toss well. Continue to roast the vegetables for 25 minutes longer, until they are tender and golden. Scrape the vegetables into a bowl and serve hot or at room temperature.