Description
Here is the most beautiful, flavorful, and unforgettable vegetable side dish you will ever eat. This oven-baked roasted mixed root vegetables recipe is vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free. Making it perfect for all diet types. Gather your favorite root vegetables, and get ready for the best healthy side dish of your life! To keep it simple, I use beetroot, carrots, and parsnips, and the result is incredibly delicious.
Ingredients
- 3 medium – large Beetroots
- 4 large Parsnips
- 4 medium – large carrots
- 1 Tablespoon date syrup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Vegetable Knorr bouillon seasoning
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dry thyme
Instructions
- Gather your vegetables. I always suggest using the vegetables you already love and enjoy. For instance, you can swap parsnips with potatoes. Here, I am using beetroots, carrots, and parsnips.
- Preheat and Prep. Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- Wash, Peel, and Slice. Wash your vegetables thoroughly, as they are root vegetables and may have some dirt. Then, slice or cut the vegetables into the desired sizes, ensuring they are sliced equally. This helps them roast evenly. Place your sliced vegetables in a bowl.
- Season your root vegetables. Sprinkle with the following seasonings: Knorr, salt, pepper, dry thyme, onion powder, olive oil, and date syrup. Using a clean hand or wearing a glove, combine. Ensure every vegetable is well marinated.
- Place on Baking Sheet. Place parchment paper on a clean baking sheet and spread out the seasoned root vegetables. Lay them out in a single layer; do not overcrowd your pan.
- Roast Root Vegetables until fork tender. Transfer your baking sheet to the oven to roast or bake for 50 – 60 minutes. I roasted mine for exactly 55 minutes. Ensure that you turn your vegetables in between roasting for even cooking. If your oven is excessively hot, consider reducing cooking time or lowering the temperature. You do not want dried-out vegetables.
- Serve and Enjoy! Serve warm alongside your main dish and other sides. This can literally go on anything, including puréed butternut squash, mashed sweet potatoes, Jollof rice, and meaty mains. It went so well with my plate below
Notes
If your oven isn’t hot enough, your vegetables will cook but not roast, which is why I recommend 425°F. However, if your oven gets overly heated, then 400°F could work perfectly fine.
I must emphasize not to overcrowd your pan. This will prevent proper roasting.
The size of your vegetables will determine how long to roast them, which is why you should cut them all to the same size for evenness.
Aim for the shorter roasting time and check on your vegetables as it gets close – you can stop cooking when you see they’re done.