Roasted Root Vegetables

Name: Roasted Root Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons avocado or melted coconut oil; 2 Tablespoons fresh oregano (chopped); 2 medium sweet potatoes (chopped into chunks); 1 pound carrots or parsnips (peeled, cut into 3/4 inch thick rounds (about 4 cups)); 1 medium red onion (peeled, and cut into 1/2 inch thick wedges); 1 teaspoon sea salt; ½ teaspoon ground pepper

By Brittany Mullins

4.38

Published Dec 24, 2021, Updated Feb 20, 2023

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These roasted root vegetables with sweet potato, carrots and parsnips are such an easy and healthy side dish. Great for the holidays or everyday meals.

I have had holiday menus on my mind lately and I’m currently planning what healthy Thanksgiving recipes to make this year.

An overhead photo of a serving dish with roasted root vegetables.

This healthy sweet potato casserole is my usual go-to for Thanksgiving and Christmas, but I’ve already made it twice this month for Friendsgivings so I’m leaning toward something different. Maybe my shredded kale and brussels sprouts salad (a total crowd-pleaser) or perhaps a big batch of roasted root vegetables. I should probably just make both… that seems like the best idea!

And no matter what I know I’m making this healthy sweet potato pie for dessert. That’s already been decided.

Health Benefits of Root Vegetables

As I mentioned when sharing my root vegetable tagine a couple of weeks ago, root vegetables are a great source of complex carbs. They’re packed full of antioxidants, fiber, essential vitamins and minerals. And according to Ayurveda, root vegetables have a grounding energetic property so when we eat them we feel balanced, rooted and less spacey. If you feel like you could use a little grounding during the holiday season (don’t we all), load your plate up with root vegetables like onions, sweet potatoes, beets, parsnips, carrots, daikon, turnips, rutabaga, radish and yuca.

Roasted root vegetables can also cure a craving for sweets. The roasting process caramelizes the natural sugar of the root vegetables so after roasting they taste amazingly sweet and delicious.

Ingredients measured out to make roasted root vegetables: oil, fresh oregano, pepper, parsnips, sweet potatoes, salt and red onion.

What Veggies and Seasonings to Use

avocado oil – any oil works here, you could also use olive oil or melted coconut oil. You’ll toss the veggies in the oil before roasting.
fresh oregano – fresh is definitely best!
root vegetables – I’m using sweet potatoes, carrots, parsnips and red onion to create a beautiful array of colors, but feel free to experiment with your favorite root vegetables.
sea salt and ground pepper – spices that pair with the fresh oregano and really amp of the flavors.

A serving platter with roasted root vegetables. A gold spoon rests in the platter.

How to Roast Root Veggies

Start by preheating your oven to 425ºF. Next, mix together the oil and oregano in a large bowl.

If you haven’t already, chop your veggies into even chunks – the more consistent the better for overall roasting time, larger chunks may not cook as fast as smaller ones.

Next, add your vegetables into the large bowl and toss to coat them with oil and oregano. Sprinkle generously with sea salt and fresh ground pepper and then spread across a baking sheet.

Roast the veggies for about 50 minutes, removing halfway through to toss.

tip!
Make sure the veggies are in one layer so they roast instead of steam.

Side by side photos of root vegetables on a roasting pan, before and after being roasted.

How to Serve and Store

This dish can be made up to 4 hours ahead. Let it stand at room temperature. If desired, rewarm in 350ºF oven for about 15 minutes, or serve at room temperature.

This dish is also perfect for meal prep. Make a batch and enjoy roasted veggies throughout the week. They will keep in the fridge for 4-5 days. Serve alongside shredded chicken and quinoa for an easy weeknight meal!

A platter of roasted root vegetables with a gold serving spoon.

More Roasted Veggie Recipes

Be sure to check out the full collection of side dish recipes and all my Thanksgiving recipes here on EBF.

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4.38 from 29 votes

Roasted Root Vegetables

By: Brittany Mullins

These caramelized roasted root vegetables with sweet potatoes, carrots and parsnips are such an easy and healthy side dish. Great for the holidays or everyday meals.

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 50

Total Time: 50

Servings: 8 cups

Ingredients

▢ 2 Tablespoons avocado or melted coconut oil
▢ 2 Tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped
▢ 2 medium sweet potatoes, chopped into chunks
▢ 1 pound carrots or parsnips, peeled, cut into 3/4 inch thick rounds (about 4 cups)
▢ 1 medium red onion, peeled, and cut into 1/2 inch thick wedges
▢ 1 teaspoon sea salt
▢ ½ teaspoon ground pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425ºF.
Stir the oil and oregano in a large bowl. Add sweet potatoes, carrots (or parsnips) and onion. Toss to coat veggies. Sprinkle vegetables generously with sea salt and pepper and spread on a baking sheet.
Make sure the veggies are in one layer so they roast instead of steam. Roast veggies until tender, about 50 minutes. Remove from the oven half-way through cooking to toss veggies.
This dish can be made up to 4 hours ahead. Let it stand at room temperature. If desired, rewarm in 350ºF oven for about 15 minutes, or serve at room temperature.