Roasted Winter Veggies
Serving Size: 6 people
DESCRIPTION
A stunning mix of fall and winter vegetables (and some fruits!), roasted to perfection bringing their natural sweetness to light. This simple side dish is great for lunches, dinners, and potlucks.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 whole fennel, sliced into half moons remove and save the fronds for garnishing later
- ½ cup red onion, sliced into half moons
- 3 ⅘ oz pre-cooked beets*
- 1 whole peach, sliced into half moons
- 12 oz fresh asparagus, chopped
- 16 oz cherry tomatoes I used the mixed medley from Trader Joe’s
- ¼ cup rosemary leaves
- 3 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- crushed black peppercorn
- basil leaves garnishing
- fennel fronds garnishing
- Balsamic Glaze or Maple Dijon Vinaigrette side dressing
METHOD
- Preheat the oven to 400°F
- Line a large baking pan or baking sheet with parchment paper. Place all assorted fruits and veggies over the lined pan/sheet.
- Sprinkle the rosemary leaves over the vegetables, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place the pan in the oven for 40 minutes.
- Once done roasting, toss the fruits and vegetables together until everything is well coated with oil.
- Serve it on a platter with a drizzle of Balsamic Glaze or Maple Dijon Vinaigrette. Garnish with fresh basil and fennel fronds.
NOTES
*I used the ones from Trader Joe’s. If you can’t find pre-cooked beets, just peel and chop up your raw beets, place them on a steam basket over boiling water for 25 to 30 minutes until tender. You can also loosely wrap them in foil with 1-2 tablespoons of water and bake them in the oven for 40 minutes until tender.
When roasting these vegetables, keep in mind that the goal is not to “cook” them. It’s better to think of the process as coaxing out their natural sweetness and making their texture a bit more tender and bite-ready.
NUTRITION
Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 412mg | Potassium: 368mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 837IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg
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