Roasted Carrots and Rutabaga Recipe
Try This Simple, Healthy Roasted Carrots Recipe!
This is a simple, yummy way to cook root veggies since roasting brings out the natural sweetness in foods. Serve as a vegetable side dish or enjoy added to a tossed green or pasta salad leftover the next day.
Makes 6 servings
What You Need:
1 large rutabaga, peeled
6 medium carrots, peeled
4 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley or dill, chopped (optional)
How You Prepare:
1. Cut carrots on an angle into one inch chunks (or cut in three inch lengths with thick pieces halved lengthwise) and place in a large rimmed baking dish tossed with 2 tbsp olive oil and salt and pepper.
2. Cut rutabaga in thick long strips (or cut into chunks) and place in a second large rimmed baking dish tossed with 2 tbsp olive oil and salt and pepper.
3. Roast at 400-425 F for approximately 30-50 minutes until tender, turning several times for even roasting.
4. Toss carrots and rutabaga together and sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley or dill and serve immediately.
Per Serving
Calories 121
Carbohydrates 9.6 g
Protein 1 g
Fat 9.2 g
Dietary Fiber 2.7 g
We hope you have enjoyed this roasted carrots and rutabaga recipe!
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