Fall is here, which means root vegetables are in abundance. Roasting root vegetables is a delicious way to eat them. It is simple and versatile.
Ingredients
*Pick 3-5 of your favorite root vegetables - here are a just few good options
1/2 lb. beets*
1/2 lb. carrots*
1/2 lb. yams or sweet potatoes*
1/2 lb. yukon gold potatoes*
1/2 lb. rutabaga or turnip*
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
3/4 tsp sea salt
1/4 c pure maple syrup
2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
Instructions
Pre-heat oven to 400°F
Wash, peel and chop up vegetables
Combine vegetables with olive oil, salt, maple syrup and ginger. Use your hands to make sure all the vegetables are coated
Put vegetables on a rimmed baking sheet.
Bake for 30 minutes. Flip with spatula and bake for another 20 minutes or so. Use a fork to poke vegetables to make sure they are tender before taking out of the oven.