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    MJ & Hungryman » Baby/Kid-Friendly Recipes » Snacks

    Perfectly Roasted Winter Vegetables {Tips + 3 Healthy Ways to Enjoy}

    By Min On February 1, 2016, Updated April 4, 2020

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    Follow these tips to achieve perfectly roasted winter vegetables every time! Not only will they increase your vegetable intake throughout the week, there are endless ways to enjoy them as a healthy addition to your snacks/meals. 

    Perfectly Roasted Winter Vegetables

    I love roasting vegetables, especially the winter varieties. They seriously just beg to spend time in the oven. If I encounter a vegetable I had never cooked with before, I’ll roast it. If there’s a vegetable I’m not too fond of, I’ll roast that too. It’s how I got to fall head over heels over Brussels sprouts and perhaps beets in the near future. Roasting not only intensifies the flavor and brings out the natural sweetness of the vegetables, but it also produces crispy caramelized surfaces, which is to die for!

    When my clients tell me they don’t like certain (or any) vegetables, I introduce them to the delicious and magical world of roasting. And boy does their veggie consumption go up and up! On the other hand, there are still some vegetables that are generally not embraced, even after roasting. Beets and eggplants seem to make the list of “no thank you” more often than not. That’s when I encourage eating them alongside vegetables they DO like. Eventually , they will come around, right? #alwayshopeful. After all, variety (and balance) is a key component of healthy eating and makes meals that much more exciting! The husband, too, is not a fan of beets. So I lovingly hide them beneath all the veggies he considers acceptable ;). To his credit, he has come a long way in regards to expanding his veggie repertoire.

    Perfectly Roasted Winter Vegetables

    I roast vegetables every single week as a part of my weekly meal prep, and here are some tips I learned along the way to ensuring perfectly roasted vegetables every time.

    • Cut all your veggies into similar size for even coking. I personally don’t like to cut them too small because they will shrink down during roasting.
    • Rather than drizzling the oil on top after the vegetables have been spread out on the pan, toss them in a bowl and then transfer to the pan. Also, make sure you add enough oil to coat all the veggies, so they get all nice and shiny instead of dry and lifeless looking. I find that about 1-2 tablespoons are enough. My go-to oils are olive, coconut, avocado, and recently walnut oil.
    • Don’t overcrowd the pan. You’ll end up with soggy instead of crispy veggies
    • Baking at 400-425F works the best! Not only will the high-temperature shorten the cooking time but will give you that nice crispy texture. Can you tell I am a total texture person?
    • Line the pan! Not only does it make cleanup a breeze, you won’t end up losing all the nicely browned and crispy bottoms when you try to free the vegetables that got stuck on the pan.
    • Be adventurous! This is the perfect opportunity to take advantage of your herb/spice rack or perhaps start a collection! Do IT! It adds tremendous flavor to the veggies. That’s important. But also, herbs/spices are concentrated sources of antioxidants and have been found to possess cancer-preventative, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and cardio-protective properties, to name a few.
      My favorite combinations as of late has been cumin + coriander + turmeric + sea salt.
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    Perfectly Roasted Winter Vegetables

    I also like to chop up extra vegetables and store them in a Ziploc bag so that I can always throw in a new batch in the oven as soon as I finish the ones I roasted earlier in the week.

    Sure, you can simply snack on them as is, but there are endless ways to enjoy these caramelized beauties throughout the week as well. They make a wonderful addition to sandwiches/wraps, salads, dips (love’em in hummus!)…

    Perfectly Roasted Winter Vegetables

    And put an egg on it for breakfast

    Perfectly Roasted Winter Vegetables

    Broil some cheese on top and serve alongside chicken, fish, etc.

    Perfectly Roasted Winter Vegetables

    Or puree them in a blender with some broth for a heartwarming soup

    Like I said, endless possibilities, right?

    Perfectly Roasted Winter Vegetables

    Perfectly Roasted Winter Vegetables

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    Author: Min | MJ and Hungryman

    Ingredients

    • 3 pounds winter vegetables e.g. carrots, turnips, beets, sweet potatoes
    • 1-2 tablespoons oil of choice e.g. olive, coconut, avocado
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • Herbs/Spices I used Turmeric, Cumin, Coriander - ½ teaspoon each

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 425F. Cut the vegetables into similar size for even cooking. In a mixing bowl, toss the vegetables with oil, salt, pepper, herbs/spices. Spread evenly in a single layer onto a lined baking sheet. Avoid overcrowding the vegetables. Cook for 25-30 minutes, or until the outside gets browned and crispy while the inside is tender. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
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    Thank you so much for stopping by! I am Min, a Registered Dietitian, a Christ follower, a wife, and a mom to our two miracle babies! Currently, I’m having a ton of fun feeding their tummies and sharing our baby led weaning journey! Follow me on Instagram if interested in seeing daily menu as well as tips and tricks.

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    1. Ellie | fit for the soul says

      March 12, 2016 at 10:31 pm

      Everything looks so good! You can never go wrong with roasted veggies~the flavor is just too good solely from the roasting sometimes. Although, lately I really do love steamed veggies just as much.

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    2. Emily @ Sinful Nutrition says

      February 03, 2016 at 10:57 am

      Roasting veggies is my favorite way to prepare them! I can never seem to stop snacking on them..straight out of the fridge I might add. 🙂

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    3. dixya | food, pleasure, and health says

      February 01, 2016 at 3:22 pm

      love the idea of roasted veggies..seriously i can eat a whole cauliflower head.

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