Basic Roasted Root Vegetables
recipe from Body+Soul
This recipe was created with flexibility in mind, and is a great way to use up leftover ingredients. Adjust the quantity of the ingredients depending on what you have, the flavors you like, and the number you’re serving.
Ingredients:
- Cubed hard vegetables (carrots, parsnips, potatoes, beets, winter squash, sweet potatoes, rutabagas, turnips)
- Olive oil
- Herbs (rosemary or thyme)
- Salt and pepper
Directions:
Toss cubed hard vegetables with olive oil and some herbs (rosemary or thyme). Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 1 hour, stirring once or twice for even cooking.
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