Description
Description: These perfectly caramelized roasted root vegetables combine sweet potatoes, carrots, and beets with aromatic rosemary for a colorful, nutritious side dish that’s both simple to prepare and wonderfully flavorful.
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 2 pounds beets, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh rosemary leaves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven to ensure even heat distribution for perfect caramelization.
- Prepare vegetables: Place the sweet potatoes, carrots, and beets on a large baking sheet (21×15-inch) or two smaller ones. Drizzle with the extra virgin olive oil, then sprinkle with salt, pepper, and rosemary. Toss well to ensure all vegetables are evenly coated with oil and seasonings. Spread the vegetables into a single layer with some space between pieces to promote browning.
- Roast vegetables: Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and roast for 45 minutes, or until the vegetables are fork-tender and nicely caramelized on the edges. For even cooking, you may want to rotate the pan halfway through the cooking time.
Notes
- For best results, cut vegetables into uniform sizes to ensure even cooking.
- Beets tend to bleed and can color the other vegetables, so you can roast them separately if you prefer to keep the colors distinct.
- Try adding a drizzle of balsamic vinegar or maple syrup in the last 10 minutes of roasting for a sweet-tangy flavor.
- These vegetables can be prepared up to 3 days ahead and reheated in a 350°F oven until warm.
- Leftovers make a great addition to grain bowls or salads.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
