Description
A delicious and healthy recipe for roasted root vegetables including carrots, parsnips, sweet potatoes, red onion, and beet, seasoned with fresh rosemary and thyme, then oven-roasted to perfection. This dish makes a flavorful and colorful side that’s perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 parsnips, peeled and chopped
- 1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 1 red onion, cut into wedges
- 1 small beet, peeled and diced
Seasonings and Oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Prepare Vegetables: In a large mixing bowl, combine the peeled and chopped carrots, parsnips, sweet potato cubes, red onion wedges, and diced beet.
- Toss with Oil and Seasonings: Drizzle the vegetables with olive oil, then sprinkle with chopped fresh rosemary, thyme leaves, salt, and black pepper. Toss everything thoroughly until all the vegetables are evenly coated with oil and herbs.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Spread the seasoned vegetables out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, making sure the pieces are spaced to allow even roasting.
- Roast Vegetables: Roast in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, stirring once halfway through the cooking time to ensure even browning and tenderness.
- Serve Warm: Once the vegetables are tender and golden brown, remove them from the oven and serve warm as a tasty and nutritious side dish.
Notes
- You can substitute dried herbs if fresh are unavailable, but fresh herbs provide better flavor.
- Ensure vegetables are cut into similar-sized pieces for even cooking.
- Stirring halfway through roasting helps achieve uniform browning and texture.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat for easier cleanup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: roasted root vegetables, baked root vegetables, healthy side dish, roasted carrots, roasted parsnips, roasted sweet potato, vegetable medley
