Roasted Root Vegetable Medley (Printable)

Seasonal roots roasted with herbs for caramelized, tender perfection.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Root Vegetables

01 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
02 - 2 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
03 - 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
04 - 1 medium red beet, peeled and diced
05 - 1 small rutabaga or turnip, peeled and diced

→ Seasonings & Oil

06 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
08 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
09 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
10 - 1 teaspoon dried rosemary or 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped

→ Optional Additions

11 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
12 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine all the prepared root vegetables.
03 - Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, and add garlic if using. Toss well to coat evenly.
04 - Spread the vegetables in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until vegetables are golden and fork-tender.
06 - Remove from oven, transfer to a serving dish, and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The natural sugars in these vegetables intensify in the oven, creating crispy edges and tender centers that taste like they've been seasoned for hours
  • Its incredibly forgiving and you can use whatever root vegetables you have on hand, making it perfect for cleaning out the crisper drawer
02 -
  • Crowding the baking sheet is the quickest way to steam instead of roast your vegetables, so use two sheets if needed
  • Stirring halfway through prevents uneven cooking and ensures all sides get that golden brown treatment
03 -
  • Room temperature vegetables roast more evenly than cold ones straight from the refrigerator
  • Letting the vegetables rest for 5 minutes after roasting allows the flavors to settle and the exterior to crisp up slightly
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