Roasted Root Vegetables are Delicious & Healthy

Here’s a dish to accompany your turkey at Thanksgiving this year. It’s healthy, light, and flavorful.

Ingredients

• 1 small butternut squash (1 1/2 pounds), pared, halved, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch wedges
• 1 pound carrots, cut into 2-inch lengths
• 1 pound parsnips, cut into 2-inch lengths
• 1 small rutabaga, (or turnips) (1 pound), pared, halved, and cut into 1/2-inch wedges
• 1 pound shallots, peeled, halved if large
• 3 rosemary sprigs
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• Coarse salt and ground pepper

Directions:

1. While the turkey roasts, combine the vegetables and rosemary on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with oil and season with salt and pepper; toss to combine. Cover with foil.
2. Two hours before your turkey is done, place the vegetables on the second rack in the oven. Roast 1 1/2 hours, uncover, and roast 30 minutes longer, tossing occasionally until vegetables are tender and golden brown.

Alternative: You can also add apples, and a bit of cinnamon or nutmeg.