roasted root vegetables

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Basic instructions for roasting vegetables

 

 

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Roasted Root Vegetables

 

Recipe By :Jeanne Jones for Prevention

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Side Dishes

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 large garlic cloves -- minced

1 tablespoon dried thyme -- crushed

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 pound small red-skinned potatoes -- halved

1 large onion -- quartered

8 ounces peeled carrots -- cut into 1-in.rounds

8 ounces peeled turnips -- cut into bite-size cubes

 

Preheat the oven to 425F. Combine the oil and garlic in a large roasting pan and

place in the oven for 2 minutes or until the garlic starts to sizzle. Remove the

pan from the oven and stir in the thyme, salt, and pepper.

Add the potatoes, onion, carrots, and turnips; toss until well coated. Cover and

bake for 30 minutes.

Increase the oven temperature to 450F and bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes or

until the vegetables are lightly browned and can be easily pierced with a fork.

Per serving: 136 Calories, 3 g Protein, 22 g Carbohydrates, 5 g Fat, 1 g

Saturated Fat, 0 mg Cholesterol, 2 g Fiber, 224 mg Sodium

 

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" Women.com "

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" http://www.women.com/clubs/walking/everydaymeals/roastedroot.html "

 

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 65 Calories; 5g Fat (61.3% calories from

fat); 1g Protein; 6g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 191mg

Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 1 Vegetable; 1 Fat.

 

Serving Ideas : Supper Solution: * Grilled or roasted chicken, pork, or fish *

Fresh baby spinach and yellow cherry tomato salad * Roasted Root Vegetables

 

NOTES : Roasting onions, carrots, and other root vegetables is an easy way to

bring out flavors. Be adventurous: Add other roastables such as celery, fennel,

or even brussels sprouts

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

 

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