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Roasted Root Vegetables Recipe

Article written and reviewed by Tara Kemp, PhD
Published January 11, 2018
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Roasted root vegetables are great to enjoy at any time of the year.
This recipe makes for a robust side dish or main course. Pair it with a salad or vegetable soup to round out the meal.
Photo by: Nina Gelbke of Naturally Nina.

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Roasted Root Vegetables Recipe

Roasted root vegetables are great to enjoy at any time of the year.
Servings 3
Calories 176.7 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Red onion, diced
  • 2 cup Cauliflower, chopped
  • 2 cup Sweet potato, diced
  • 2 cup Butternut squash, diced
  • 1 cup Beet, diced
  • 5 Garlic cloves, chopped
  • 2 tbsp Fresh thyme
  • 2 tbsp Fresh rosemary
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp Green onion, chopped (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Chop all ingredients. Try to chop sweet potato, butternut squash, and beet into uniform cubes as much as possible.
  • Combine ingredients (except green onion, if using) in mixing bowl and toss.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread vegetables evenly in a single layer onto baking sheet.
  • Bake in oven for approx. 45 minutes (stirring once or twice halfway through) or until vegetables are tender and easy to pierce through with a knife or fork.
  • Top with extra lemon juice and/or green onion if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5gCalories: 176.7kcalCarbohydrates: 30.8gProtein: 5.7gFat: 0.7gFiber: 10.7g
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About the author 

Tara Kemp, PhD

Tara Kemp is the Director of Nutrition Education at Mastering Diabetes. She has been active in the field of health and nutrition for many years, including working with Forks Over Knives, Engine 2, and Dr. Neal Barnard and the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. Tara has a bachelor's degree in Education from Bucknell University, a Certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition from eCornell, and is a Certified Food For Life Instructor through the Physicians Committee.