Roasted Root Vegetables
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4.4
Roasted Root Vegetables
Description
This Roasted Root Vegetables recipe involves coating chopped sweet potatoes, carrots (or parsnips), and red onion with oil and chopped fresh oregano. The vegetables are spread out on a baking sheet in a single layer to ensure even roasting. Oven roasting at 425°F for about 50 minutes softens the vegetables while developing browned, caramelized surfaces, enhancing their natural sweetness and earthiness.
The combination of tender interior texture and crispier edges is typical of well-roasted root vegetables. The fresh oregano adds a fragrant, herbaceous note to complement the vegetables’ natural flavors. The seasoning with sea salt and black pepper is generous to enhance taste without overpowering the root vegetables.
This dish can be served warm or at room temperature and makes a versatile side for many main courses. It can also be prepared in advance and reheated or allowed to sit at room temperature for a few hours without losing quality.
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons oregano chopped, fresh
- 2 medium sweet potato chopped into chunks
- 1 pound carrot peeled and cut into ¾ inch thick rounds (about 4 cups, or parsnip
- 1 medium red onion peeled and cut into ½ inch thick wedges
- 1 teaspoon salt sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper ground
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425ºF and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the oil and oregano to a large bowl and whisk to combine.
- Add sweet potatoes, carrots (or parsnips) and onion to the bowl. Toss to coat veggies. Sprinkle vegetables generously with sea salt and pepper.
- Spread veggies onto the prepared baking sheet. Make sure they are in one layer so they roast instead of steam. Roast veggies until tender, about 50 minutes, tossing halfway.
- This dish can be made up to 4 hours ahead. Let it stand at room temperature. If desired, rewarm in 350ºF oven for about 15 minutes, or serve at room temperature.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 184 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2cups | |
| Calories | 184kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.4
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