Roasted Roots

Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant and hearty Roasted Roots recipe, a celebration of earthy flavors and seasonal produce. Featuring a colorful medley of carrots, parsnips, beets, and sweet potatoes, this easy-to-make dish is tossed with olive oil, fresh rosemary, thyme, and aromatic roasted garlic for irresistible caramelized edges and tender centers. Perfectly seasoned with a touch of salt and black pepper, these oven-roasted root vegetables are a healthy, gluten-free, and vegan-friendly addition to your table. Whether served as a warm, comforting side dish or a light vegetarian main course, this simple recipe is sure to impress with its rustic charm and deliciously smoky-sweet taste. Ready in just over an hour with minimal prep, it’s an ideal addition to weeknight dinners or festive gatherings.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 medium Carrots
• 4 medium Parsnips
• 3 medium Beets
• 2 medium Sweet potatoes
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Fresh rosemary
• 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme
• 4 whole, peeled Garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Wash and peel the carrots, parsnips, beets, and sweet potatoes. Cut them into evenly sized chunks, about 1-1.5 inches in size, for consistent cooking.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped vegetables. Add the olive oil, rosemary, thyme, peeled garlic cloves, salt, and black pepper. Toss everything together until the vegetables are evenly coated.

Step 4

Spread the vegetable mixture out on a large baking sheet, ensuring that they are not overcrowded to allow them to roast evenly.

Step 5

Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for 40-45 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure an even caramelization.

Step 6

Check if the vegetables are cooked through by piercing them with a fork. They should be tender and slightly crisp on the edges.

Step 7

Remove the roasted roots from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving. Optionally, garnish with additional fresh herbs for extra flavor.

Step 8

Serve warm as a side dish or enjoy as a light vegetarian main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1274.2 grams (1274.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1249

Total Fat 55.60g	71%
Saturated Fat 9.80g	49%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.90g
Cholesterol 9mg	3%
Sodium 3763mg	164%
Total Carbohydrate 180.50g	66%
Dietary Fiber 38.70g	138%
Total Sugars 62.00g
Protein 17.10g	34%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 399mg	31%
Iron 8mg	45%
Potassium 3315mg	71%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.8%

Protein: 5.3%

Carbs: 55.9%