Veggies are great, there’s no denying that. But when you find yourself eating a lot of vegetables on the regular, sometimes it’s nice to dress them up a bit. The only problem? Finding a way to elevate your vegetables without cancelling out their nutritional qualities.
These roasted vegetables make for a perfectly balanced dish - healthy and fresh with the right amounts of sweet and savory flavors. Tossing your veggies in a little maple syrup helps to bring out their natural sweetness, while a little salt and pepper go a long way to flavor them up as they roast. And if you didn’t think this dish could get any better, it’s topped off with fresh herbs and a sprinkle of goat cheese. Trust us, these veggies taste (and smell!) as good as they look!
Maple Roasted Vegetables
Yield: 8 servings
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Ingredients:
3 cups halved Brussels sprouts
4 large carrots, peeled and sliced into coins
1 candy cane beet, peeled and cubed
1 golden beet, peeled and cubed
2 yellow potatoes, cubed
1 medium red onion, cut into chunks
12 clove garlic, peeled
3 Tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup plus 1 Tablespoon maple syrup, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 Tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
2 Tablespoons parsley, chopped
1/3 cup goat cheese crumbles
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine Brussels sprouts, carrots, beets, potatoes, red onions and garlic. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and 1/4 cup maple syrup. Pour mixture over vegetables and toss to coat. Spread vegetables evenly across prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and roast in oven for 25 minutes. Remove from oven, drizzle with remaining 1 Tablespoon maple syrup and stir vegetables. Return to oven and roast another 25 minutes or until tender. Remove from oven. Sprinkle with thyme, parsley and goat cheese.
Nutrition Information per Serving: 182 calories; 7 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 4mg cholesterol; 157mg sodium; 28 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams fiber; 4 grams protein; 91mg calcium
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