Description
Orange ginger roasted root vegetables showcase winter’s most comforting flavors. Warm spices and citrus notes elevate humble vegetables into a delightful side dish you’ll crave during chilly seasons.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Vegetables:
- 3 beets (3 cups chopped)
- 3 carrots (2 cups chopped)
- 1 large sweet potato (3 cups chopped)
Marinade Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) olive oil
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) balsamic vinegar
- 1½ teaspoons honey or maple syrup (for a vegan option)
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1½ teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon finely grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
Instructions
- Prepare a spacious roasting pan and position the oven rack in the center position, heating to a robust 425°F (220°C).
- Carefully slice beets, carrots, and sweet potatoes into uniform cubes, approximately ¼-inch thick, keeping beets separate to prevent color bleeding.
- Create a vibrant marinade by whisking olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, freshly minced garlic, grated ginger, and fragrant orange zest until thoroughly combined.
- Drizzle the aromatic marinade over the prepared vegetables, gently massaging to ensure complete and even coating, allowing the flavors to meld for approximately one hour.
- Arrange the marinated vegetables on the roasting pan in a single, uncrowded layer, ensuring maximum caramelization and even cooking.
- Transfer the pan to the preheated oven, roasting for 35-40 minutes, rotating the vegetables midway to promote uniform browning and tender texture.
- Remove from the oven when vegetables display golden edges and have reached a perfect tender-crisp consistency, ready to be served immediately.
Notes
- Separate beets from other vegetables to prevent color bleeding and maintain the visual appeal of the dish.
- Marinating for an hour allows the root vegetables to absorb the vibrant orange-ginger flavor deeply.
- Use a non-stick baking sheet or parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Toss vegetables halfway through roasting to promote even caramelization and prevent burning.
- Choose fresh, firm root vegetables for the best texture and maximum flavor absorption.
- Adjust roasting time based on the size of vegetable chunks to achieve perfect tenderness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg