Roasted Root Vegetables With Apple Juice

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 1
Savory Roasted Root Vegetables With Apple Juice Recipe
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Prep

20 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
3 cups apple juice
1 cup dry white wine
1 1/4 pounds turnips
1 1/4 pounds parsnips
1 1/4 pounds carrots
1 1/4 pounds sweet potatoes
1 1/4 pounds rutabagas
salt and pepper to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
140
Sugar
10g
Fat
3.5g
Roasted root vegetables with apple juice is a dish that's more than the sum of its parts - it's about bringing out the natural sweetness of root vegetables. This dish is the perfect winter warmer that's also an excellent way to get a variety of nutrients into your system. It's a colorful, healthy, and tasty recipe perfect for holiday meals and special occasions. The root vegetables add earthiness, while the apple juice brings out a sweet surprise. Best paired with your preferred main course, roasted root vegetables with apple juice can be enjoyed anytime as a standalone. You can add other vegetables like potatoes, onion, and garlic to bring in the twist.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2.Peel and chop the turnips, parsnips, carrots, sweet potatoes, and rutabagas into 1-inch cubes.
3.In a large bowl, toss the vegetables with melted butter and salt and pepper to taste.
4.Spread vegetables in an even layer on a baking sheet.
5.Whisk together apple juice and white wine and drizzle over vegetables.
6.Roast vegetables for 45-50 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes, until tender and caramelized. Serve hot.

PROS

Roasting brings out the natural flavor of the vegetables and making them crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
This recipe makes a great side dish to any meal and is perfect for adding color to your plate.

With the goodness of turnips, parsnips, carrots, sweet potatoes, and rutabagas, this dish is a nutritional powerhouse.

CONS

Roasting takes longer cooking time than boiling or steaming, so it’s not the best option for last-minute meals.
Although it is healthy, it does contain higher sugar due to apple juice.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

All the veggies carry a dose of vitamins and minerals, it helps in detoxifying the body, improving digestion, and reducing inflammation.
Apple juice contains a variety of antioxidants, including polyphenols, flavonoids, and vitamins C and E that help in reducing inflammation and maintaining good cardiovascular health.

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