Roasted Winter Vegetables

Use any combination of vegetables you like for this riotously colorful side dish. To ensure all the vegetables are done at the same time, place the second pan in the oven after the first pan has been in for 20 minutes.



Ingredients:

• 16 thyme sprigs, divided 
• 4 medium beets, peeled and quartered 
• 4 carrots, peeled and cut in half lengthwise 
• 2 medium turnips, peeled and quartered 
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 
• 8 unpeeled garlic cloves 
• 2 medium red onions, peeled and cut lengthwise into quarters 
• 2 fennel bulbs, cored and cut lengthwise into quarters 
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme 

Directions:
Preheat oven to 425°.  Place 8 thyme sprigs, beets, carrots, and turnips in a large bowl. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Toss to coat.

Arrange vegetables on a cookie sheet. Bake at 425° for 45 minutes or until vegetables are tender and begin to brown, stirring occasionally.

Place remaining 8 thyme sprigs, garlic, onions, and fennel in a bowl. Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon oil; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Arrange vegetables in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Bake at 425° for 25 minutes or until vegetables are tender and begin to brown, stirring occasionally.

Combine beet mixture and onion mixture; sprinkle with chopped thyme.

Source: Cooking Light DECEMBER 2010

Nutritional Information Amount per serving Calories: 103 Fat: 3.7g Saturated fat: 0.5g Monounsaturated fat: 2.5g Polyunsaturated fat: 0.5g Protein: 2.5g Carbohydrate: 16.7g Fiber: 4.9g Cholesterol: 0.0mg Iron: 1.1mg Sodium: 253mg Calcium: 67mg