Name: Honey Balsamic Glazed Root Vegetables
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups carrots, peeled and sliced; 2 cups parsnips, peeled and sliced; 2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp honey; 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp dried thyme (optional)

This delicious dish combines earthy root vegetables, including carrots, parsnips, and sweet potatoes, with a sweet and tangy honey-balsamic glaze. Roasted to perfection, these vegetables develop a caramelized, tender texture that balances the sweetness of honey and the acidity of balsamic vinegar. Ideal for a cozy dinner, this dish is simple to prepare and pairs wonderfully with a variety of main courses.

Recipe Tips and Tricks:

Cut vegetables into similar-sized pieces to ensure even roasting.
For extra crispiness, broil vegetables for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking.
Adjust the honey-to-balsamic ratio to taste for more or less sweetness.

Yield: 4 Serves

Honey Balsamic Glazed Root Vegetables

A sweet and savory roasted root vegetable dish with a honey-balsamic glaze.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

2 cups carrots, peeled and sliced
2 cups parsnips, peeled and sliced
2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp dried thyme (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Toss the root vegetables with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on a baking sheet.
Roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
While the vegetables roast, whisk together honey, balsamic vinegar, and thyme in a small bowl.
Once the vegetables are tender and lightly browned, remove them from the oven and drizzle the glaze over them.
Toss to coat, then return to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes, until the glaze has thickened and caramelized.
Serve immediately.

Notes

Feel free to add or substitute other root vegetables like turnips or beets for variety.
For extra flavor, sprinkle fresh herbs like parsley or rosemary before serving.

Nutrition Information

Yield

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 282Total Fat 7gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 6gCholesterol 0mgSodium 674mgCarbohydrates 53gFiber 9gSugar 23gProtein 4g

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