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    Roasted Root Vegetables Recipe

    Published: September 8, 2019 Updated: September 8, 2019 / By: Dawn | Girl Heart Food 32 Comments

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    Roasted root vegetables in a dish garnished with herbs.

    This oven roasted root vegetables recipe is loaded with plenty of delicious root veggies and fresh herbs. Makes for an easy side dish to a weekday dinner or special occasion, alike. Roasted root veg never tasted so good!

    Roasted root vegetables in a dish garnished with herbs.

    Hi friends!

    You may remember me telling you that we started growing cabbage and turnips this year in our little garden.

    I’m happy to say we’ve had turnip success!

    Two hands holding a freshly picked turnip from a garden planter.

    Obviously, I had to make something special with our very own turnips (grown without any pesticides, may I add).

    Hubby and I made a recent trip to our local farmers’ market and picked up some other beautiful root veggies, like beets and carrots.

    To my surprise, we didn’t pick up just any beets, we grabbed some chioggia beets (also known as candy cane beets). When I cut them open, I was so pleasantly surprised at the vibrant, pretty interior. Oh the little things, am I right?

    So, with our turnip and our very own fresh herbs, along with farmers’ market finds, this easy sheet pan root veggie recipe has headed your way! Talk about a delicious farm to table recipe!

    Though this is technically a side dish, after I made this roasted root veg recipe, hubby and I were literally grabbing chunks of veg right off the pan and devouring. True story.

    So, roasted root veg are kinda the best!

    Fan of roasted vegetables? Check out this chunky vegetable soup!

    Ingredients To Make This Roasted Root Vegetables Recipe

    • A bunch of yummy root veggies (like turnip, carrots, parsnips and beets)
    • Fresh or dried herbs
    • Fresh garlic (tastes so good roasted)
    • Avocado oil
    • Salt and pepper
    Ingredients for a roasted root vegetables recipe with herbs and garlic.

    Can I Use Other Veggies?

    Of course! Like mentioned above, I used 3.5 to 4 pounds of root veggies (or about 10 cups). I used what was fresh and what I had on hand.

    You can totally mix and match with your fave root veggies! Other delicious options are:

    • Potato
    • Sweet potato or yam
    • Radish
    • Celery root
    Chunks of uncooked root vegetables with a sage leaf on top.

    How To Roast the Vegetables

    Full details are in the recipe card below, but here are the basics:

    1. Cut root veggies into 1.5-inch chunks.
    2. Place root veggies into a large bowl, along with avocado oil, salt, black pepper, herbs and garlic, tossing to coat.
    3. Spread root veggies onto a large sheet pan (I like to grease the pan with some avocado oil first) and roast, stirring once.
    Chunks of root vegetables and herbs on a sheet pan before being roasted.

    After the root vegetables have roasted, they look all caramelly and delicious!!

    Which is your favourite? I loves me some roasted parsnip but, because we grew, I’m gonna have to go with roasted turnip.

    Roasted vegetables with herbs on a sheet pan after being roasted.

    Tips for Making This Recipe

    • For this oven roasted vegetable recipe, I used 3.5 to 4 pounds (or about 10 cups) of veggies. There are no set in stone quantities for each type of root veggie used. Use what you have on hand, what’s fresh or what you enjoy best.
    • Use a large sheet pan so the veggies roast in a single layer. If you pack too many on a sheet pan, they will steam rather than roast and won’t develop that caramel colour.
    • Don’t have a large sheet pan? Use a couple of smaller ones instead!
    • I used fresh herbs, but you could totally use dried if you prefer. Just use โ…“ less. So, instead of 1 tablespoon of rosemary, for example, use 1 teaspoon.
    • If you only have one herb variety (or prefer something else), use what you enjoy!
    • I garnished these oven roasted vegetables with crispy sage leaves and some more fresh herbs, but that’s totally optional.
    Close-up of chunks of roasted root vegetables with herbs.

    More Yummy Root Veggie Recipes

    • Brown Butter Mashed Turnip With Roasted Garlic
    • Easy Scalloped Potatoes
    • Celery Root Soup

    If you make this oven roasted root vegetables recipe, be sure to leave a comment below!

    Roasted root vegetables in a dish garnished with herbs.

    Roasted Root Vegetables Recipe

    Dawn | Girl Heart Food
    This oven roasted root vegetables recipe is loaded with plenty of delicious root veggies and fresh herbs. Makes for an easy side dish to a weekday dinner or special occasion, alike. Roasted root veg never tasted so good!
    5 from 14 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 40 minutes mins
    Total Time 50 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish
    Servings 6 servings
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    Ingredients
     

    • 1 medium yellow turnip, peeled and cut into about 1.5-inch chunks
    • 3 carrots, peeled and cut into about 1.5-inch chunks
    • 2 parsnips, peeled and cut into about 1.5-inch chunks
    • 3 small candy cane beets, peeled and cut into about 1.5-inch chunks
    • 3 small golden/yellow beets, peeled and cut into about 1.5-inch chunks
    • 4 tablespoons avocado oil, divided
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves, plus more to taste for optional garnish
    • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves, plus more to taste for optional garnish
    • 8 to 10 cloves garlic, cloves peeled and left whole

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
    • Meanwhile, to a large bowl, add turnip, carrots, parsnips, candy cane beets, yellow beets, 3 tablespoons of avocado oil, salt, black pepper, thyme, rosemary and garlic. Toss or stir to ensure everything gets well coated in the oil and seasonings.
      Note: You'll want about 3.5 to 4 pounds (or roughly 10 cups) of veggies in total.
    • Grease a large sheet pan with the remaining 1 tablespoon of avocado oil. Place veggies onto sheet pan and spread them out in a single layer. If your pan is smaller, use two pans.
    • Roast the veggies for 35 to 40 minutes or until tender, stirring halfway through cooking. Once done, sprinkle the veggies with more fresh thyme and rosemary, if you like. Serve and enjoy!

    Notes

    • I used fresh herbs, but you could totally use dried if you prefer. Just use โ…“ less. So, instead of 1 tablespoon of rosemary, for example, use 1 teaspoon.
    • If you only have one herb variety (or prefer something else), use what you enjoy!
    • I garnished with crispy sage leaves and some more fresh herbs, but that’s totally optional.

    A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

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    Keyword easy side dish, fall recipe, sheet pan vegetables, winter recipe

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    Comments

    1. Kevin

      September 12, 2019 at 11:02 pm

      5 stars
      Can’t go wrong with roasted veggies. This side dish would go perfectly with a hearty roast!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        September 13, 2019 at 10:39 am

        Totally! Thank you Kevin!

        Reply
    2. Leanne

      September 10, 2019 at 8:49 pm

      5 stars
      Where to start!?! Love that you grew your own turnip! I need to give that a try……or better yet, just drop by your garden! And those candy cane beets are the prettiest root veg ever! I’m on the hunt for those this weekend! Lastly, roasted root vegetables are like candy to me. Half the pan is usually gone before I serve them. These look so good! Pinned!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        September 11, 2019 at 10:14 am

        Thank you so very much, Leanne! Hope you love them as much as we do ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    3. Marissa

      September 10, 2019 at 2:44 pm

      5 stars
      What a gorgeous combination of roasted root vegetables, Dawn! I’d gladly make a meal of just this!!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        September 11, 2019 at 10:13 am

        I could too! Thank you Marissa!

        Reply
    4. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers

      September 10, 2019 at 10:51 am

      5 stars
      I could definitely make a meal of roasted vegetables! These look perfect and great job on the turnip ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        September 10, 2019 at 2:40 pm

        Right? Thank you very much, Jennifer ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    5. Laura

      September 09, 2019 at 4:28 pm

      5 stars
      Thereโ€™s nothing I love more than a big tray of roasted veggies, Dawn! And root vegetables always are the sweetest when roasted! Canโ€™t wait to make a tray! I love them for dinner, and then lunch next day -so good!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        September 10, 2019 at 2:40 pm

        Right??! Hope you love the recipe! Thanks Laura ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    6. [email protected]

      September 09, 2019 at 11:17 am

      5 stars
      Roasting veggies is one of my favorite veggie preparations! All caramel-y and delicious! This is a feast in its own right! Lovely! Have a great week, my friend! xoxo

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        September 10, 2019 at 2:40 pm

        Mine too ๐Ÿ™‚ Thank you very much, Annie! You too! XOXO

        Reply
    7. Kim | Give it Some Thyme

      September 09, 2019 at 11:14 am

      So love roasted root veggies!! Using your own garden grown is even better! I will definitely be on the look out for those candy cane beets too! And thanks so much for including my latest sweet potatoes!!๐Ÿงก

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        September 10, 2019 at 2:39 pm

        Me too!! It was my pleasure ๐Ÿ™‚ Thanks Kim!

        Reply
    8. Haylie / Our Balanced Bowl

      September 09, 2019 at 11:03 am

      Dawn, this looks like my type of side dish!! Those candy cane beets look SO cool on the inside…not to mention, absolutely love that HUGE turnip you and your hubs grew! This is the perfect cozy meal for Fall!!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        September 10, 2019 at 2:39 pm

        Thank you so much, Haylie!! It sure is ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    9. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop

      September 09, 2019 at 10:30 am

      5 stars
      That’s some turnip! These roasted veggies look amazing and I love those candy cane beets! So fun! This time of year I love using my oven and savoring the smells as things are roasting. These veggies look like a perfect side dish!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        September 10, 2019 at 2:39 pm

        Thank you very much, Kathy ๐Ÿ™‚ Yay for fall recipes!

        Reply
    10. David @ Spiced

      September 09, 2019 at 9:33 am

      5 stars
      Those candy cane beets are so cool! I wonder what makes ’em grow like that. No matter, I know they’ll be perfect for this roasted root veggie dish. I love easy and colorful recipes like this one, and this is also perfect for the season right now. And holy cow with that turnip! That thing is huge! ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        September 10, 2019 at 2:38 pm

        Aren’t they?? Haha…it totally is, isn’t it? So tasty too! Thanks David ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    11. Valentina

      September 09, 2019 at 2:30 am

      5 stars
      These are some of the prettiest root veggies ever! And so awesome that some of them are home grown! Love that. This is my kind of dish, and those crispy sage leaves are the icing on top. ๐Ÿ™‚ Have a great week ahead. ~Valentina

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        September 10, 2019 at 2:37 pm

        Thank you Valentina ๐Ÿ™‚ Have a great week too!

        Reply
    12. Alexandra @ It's Not Complicated Recipes

      September 09, 2019 at 1:14 am

      5 stars
      Roasted veggies are one of my favourite things of all! ๐Ÿ™‚
      I love the delicious flavour of them. I am craving a big serve of this right now!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        September 10, 2019 at 2:37 pm

        Same here! Thanks Alexandra ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    13. Katherine | Love In My Oven

      September 09, 2019 at 12:37 am

      5 stars
      Hooray for garden success! And those candy cane beets?! I NEED to get my hands on some of these!!! Dawn, we roast veggies ALL of the time. It’s so good, even the kids love them. I just wish I had a big plate of these for dinner tomorrow! Hope you had a great weekend! XO

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        September 10, 2019 at 2:37 pm

        Right??! Thanks Katherine! Hope you did too. XO

        Reply
    14. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen

      September 08, 2019 at 8:35 pm

      5 stars
      Root veggies are the best! Roast them and they’re even better ๐Ÿ™‚ I eat roasted veggies like they’re going outta style so you know I’ll be trying your recipe soon. I’m swooning! Have a great week ahead, Dawn!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        September 10, 2019 at 2:37 pm

        Right??! Thanks Kelsie…hope you love the recipe as much as we do ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    15. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen

      September 08, 2019 at 4:15 pm

      5 stars
      Wow! Look at those turnips! Well done my friend. I love roasting veggies during the fall and winter seasons. I would enjoy this as a meal! Pinned!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        September 10, 2019 at 2:36 pm

        Thanks so much! We were enjoying right off the pan ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    16. Matt - Total Feasts

      September 08, 2019 at 12:45 pm

      5 stars
      Well done, that looks like a massive turnip! I love some good roast root veg, especially now that fall is nearly here! Such a great side dish!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        September 10, 2019 at 2:35 pm

        Thanks Matt ๐Ÿ™‚ Definitely will grow some more next year, along with a few other things!

        Reply

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