8-Ingredient Roasted Root Vegetables with Apples – Irresistibly Savory
A hearty and healthy dish combining roasted root vegetables and sweet apples, perfect for a side or main course.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 parsnips, peeled and chopped
- 1 sweet potato, peeled and chopped
- 1 apple, cored and chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the chopped carrots, parsnips, sweet potato, and apple with olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Spread the mixture evenly on a baking sheet.
- Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
- Serve warm as a side dish or a main course.
Notes
- You can substitute or add other root vegetables like beets or turnips.
- For a sweeter flavor, use a honeycrisp or fuji apple.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg