Description
A delicious and healthy roasted root vegetables recipe featuring a medley of carrots, parsnips, sweet potato, rutabaga, and red onion tossed with fragrant herbs and garlic. Perfect as a comforting side dish for any meal, especially during the fall season.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 carrots (peeled and chopped)
- 2 parsnips (peeled and chopped)
- 1 sweet potato (peeled and cubed)
- 1 rutabaga or turnip (peeled and cubed)
- 1 red onion (cut into wedges)
Seasonings and Oil
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary (chopped, or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a large baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing it to prevent sticking.
- Toss vegetables with seasonings: In a large bowl, combine the chopped carrots, parsnips, sweet potato, rutabaga, and red onion with olive oil, salt, black pepper, thyme, rosemary, and minced garlic. Toss thoroughly until all pieces are evenly coated.
- Arrange on baking sheet: Spread the seasoned vegetables in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet to ensure even roasting and crisp edges.
- Roast the vegetables: Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast for 35 to 40 minutes. Stir the vegetables halfway through cooking to promote even browning and tenderness.
- Serve warm: Once the vegetables are tender and golden brown on the edges, remove them from the oven and serve immediately as a flavorful side dish.
Notes
- Feel free to use any mix of root vegetables you have on hand, such as beets or potatoes, to add variety.
- For crispier vegetables, avoid overcrowding the baking sheet to allow air to circulate.
- Enhance the flavor by adding a splash of balsamic vinegar or sprinkling Parmesan cheese before serving if not keeping it vegan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
