Description
Oven-roasted root vegetables bring warmth, color, and rich, caramelized flavors to any meal. With a vibrant medley of yams, potatoes, beets, carrots, and parsnips seasoned with fresh herbs, these veggies are simple yet delicious—a nutritious side dish perfect for cozy dinners or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450 grams) yams, peeled and chopped
- 3/4 pound (340 grams) red potatoes, scrubbed and chopped
- 1/2 pound (225 grams) beets (red or golden), peeled and chopped
- 1/2 pound (225 grams) large carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 medium-sized parsnip, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- 6 whole garlic cloves, peeled
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 5 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp kosher salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare all vegetables by peeling and chopping them into similar-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the yams, potatoes, beets, carrots, parsnip, red onion, and garlic. Drizzle with olive oil, and add thyme, rosemary, cumin, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Spread the vegetables on a large baking sheet in a single layer, avoiding overcrowding.
- Roast in the oven for 45-50 minutes, turning halfway through, until veggies are golden and tender.
- Remove from the oven, allow to cool slightly, and serve warm. Enjoy this vibrant, flavorful side dish with your favorite main course!
Notes
- Using Beets: If you want to avoid color transfer, try using golden beets instead of red.
- Consistent Sizing: Cut vegetables to similar sizes to ensure even cooking.
- Temperature Tip: Roasting at high heat helps the vegetables caramelize, giving them a crisp exterior with a tender interior.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: side-dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 277mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0