Roasted Rainbow Roots
A perfect accompaniment to a festive roast dinner. (serves 2)
Ingredients:
- 3 medium carrots
- 160g/6oz sweet potatoes
- 6 small uncooked beetroot (walnut sized)
- 2 medium parsnips
- 4 shallots or 1 medium onion, cut into 6 wedges
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 3 sprigs rosemary
- 1 teaspoons olive oil
Method:
- Preheat the oven to 190°C/375°F/Gas Mark 5. Cut the carrots and sweet potatoes into batons about the length and thickness of your thumb. Quarter the parsnips lengthways, remove the core, and cut into batons. Peel the beetroot and cut into halves.
- Place the vegetables with the herbs and peeled garlic cloves in a bowl. Add the oil and toss until coated. Place on a non-stick baking tray and bake for 30-40 minutes or until just tender. Turn once or twice during cooking.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
- 194 calories, 4.5g fat, 0.4g salt
- Also includes 3.5 of your 5 A DAY
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