Description
These Honey Roasted Root Vegetables offer a simple yet delicious way to elevate your side dishes. With a perfect balance of sweetness from honey and savory depth from roasted root vegetables, this dish is ideal for any meal. Roasting brings out their natural flavors, creating an easy-to-prepare side packed with taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 3 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into sticks
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or fresh thyme)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional Garnish: Fresh parsley, chopped
- Optional Garnish: Lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel and cut the carrots, parsnips, and sweet potatoes into evenly sized sticks or cubes, ensuring they cook evenly.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss the prepared vegetables with olive oil, honey, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Make sure the vegetables are evenly coated with the honey mixture.
- Spread the vegetables out in a single layer on a baking tray. Place the tray in the preheated oven and roast for 30-35 minutes, or until the vegetables are golden and tender. Be sure to flip the vegetables halfway through cooking to ensure even roasting.
- Once the vegetables are roasted and caramelized, remove them from the oven. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and a sprinkle of lemon zest for a burst of freshness. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For best results, spread the vegetables in a single layer to prevent steaming.
- Roasting at high heat ensures tender insides and crispy outsides.
- Adjust sweetness by drizzling extra honey halfway through roasting if desired.
- Cut vegetables into similar sizes for even cooking.
- Monitor vegetables to avoid overbaking.
- Flip vegetables midway for an even, golden brown finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American, Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg