Roasted Root Vegetables
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients:
- 6 root vegetables, (choose a variety from potatoes, carrots, rutabagas, turnips, parsnips, beets, sweet potatoes, etc.) (medium)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions:
- Wash hands with soap and water. Preheat oven to 425 °F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
- Scrub vegetables with a clean vegetable brush under running water. Peel vegetables (optional) and cut into 1-inch chunks.
- Place vegetables in a self-sealing plastic bag, add the oil and seal. Shake until vegetables are coated evenly with oil. Spread vegetables out evenly onto the baking sheet in a single layer. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Roast the vegetables in the oven for about 40 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking, until tender and golden brown. Serve hot or lukewarm.
- Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
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