Special Diet Information
Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
The shallots are roasted enough that they
may be safe for those with GERD /
Acid Reflux. (Or you could just leave
them out.)
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.
"The feeling of friendship is like that of being comfortably filled with roast beef; love, like being enlivened with champagne." -Samuel Johnson, Scholar
The refrigerator light goes on...
This is the perfect accompaniment for roasts whether it's beef, chicken or lamb. A single pan, an oven, some herbs and you're good to go. The best part is that it is the only side dish you need: it's both a vegetable and a starch.
Even better, this is a full point on your Mediterranean diet score in a single serving.
Roasted Root Vegetables
Servings: 4 | Serving size: about 2 cups vegetables
Cooking Time: 45 Minutes
This recipe can easily be multiplied or divided by 2. This recipe makes good leftovers. Reheat gently in the microwave.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 16 ounces red potatoes (cut into 1 inch cubes)
- 8 ounces carrots (peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces)
- 8 ounces parsnips (peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces)
- 8 ounces shallots (peeled; leave whole)
- 2 tsp dried rosemary
- 1/4 tsp salt
- fresh ground black pepper to taste
Place a large roasting pan in the oven and preheat the oven to 325°F.
When the oven is hot, add the olive oil and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan.
Add the potatoes, carrots, parsnips, shallots, rosemary, salt and pepper. Toss well to coat with the oil.
Roast the vegetables for about 30 to 40 minutes. Stir gently every 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: about 2 cups vegetables
Servings: 4
Amount Per Serving
| Calories 220 | Calories from Fat 36 |
| % Daily Value |
| Total Fat 4g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat 2.5g | |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 220mg | 10% |
| Total Carbohydrates 43g | 16% |
| Dietary Fiber 8g | 29% |
| Sugars 11g | |
| Protein 5g |
| Vitamin A 53% | Vitamin C 30% |
| Calcium 6% | Iron 11% |
| Vitamin K 30mcg | Potassium 1100mg |