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Roasted Root Vegetables Recipe

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Article written and reviewed by Tara Kemp, PhD
Published January 11, 2018
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Roasted root vegetables are great to enjoy at any time of the year.
This recipe makes for a robust side dish or main course. Pair it with a salad or vegetable soup to round out the meal.
Photo by: Nina Gelbke of Naturally Nina.

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Roasted Root Vegetables Recipe

Roasted root vegetables are great to enjoy at any time of the year.
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Servings 3
Calories 176.7 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Red onion, diced
  • 2 cup Cauliflower, chopped
  • 2 cup Sweet potato, diced
  • 2 cup Butternut squash, diced
  • 1 cup Beet, diced
  • 5 Garlic cloves, chopped
  • 2 tbsp Fresh thyme
  • 2 tbsp Fresh rosemary
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp Green onion, chopped (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Chop all ingredients. Try to chop sweet potato, butternut squash, and beet into uniform cubes as much as possible.
  • Combine ingredients (except green onion, if using) in mixing bowl and toss.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread vegetables evenly in a single layer onto baking sheet.
  • Bake in oven for approx. 45 minutes (stirring once or twice halfway through) or until vegetables are tender and easy to pierce through with a knife or fork.
  • Top with extra lemon juice and/or green onion if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5gCalories: 176.7kcalCarbohydrates: 30.8gProtein: 5.7gFat: 0.7gFiber: 10.7g
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About the author 

Tara Kemp, PhD

Tara Kemp, PhD is a contributing writer for Mastering Diabetes. She is a mental health coach, researcher, and writer. Tara received her PhD in Psychosocial Health from Northern Arizona University and has a background in nutrition education with previous positions at organizations like Forks Over Knives, the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, and Plant-Strong. Tara is also the founder of Reconnect Collective.

Tara’s research specialization is the foundations and mechanisms of a healthy relationship with food, body, and self. She was the principal investigator and lead author of the groundbreaking INFINITE study, which explored the role of food and nutrition in recovery from substance use disorders. During her doctorate program at Northern Arizona University, she was involved in the Nutritarian Women’s Health Study, and her dissertation research focused on how a plant-based diet influences individuals’ recovery from disordered eating.

Tara’s work combines evidence-based practices from various disciplines to support people in addressing the root cause of their challenges while also building the foundations and skills of mental health to cultivate lasting well-being.