Roasted Root Medley Recipe – Healthy Thanksgiving Alternative

This roasted root vegetable medley is a simple, comforting side dish that works beautifully for holidays or everyday dinners. It’s naturally sweet, hearty, and full of flavor, making it a perfect alternative to traditional starch-heavy sides.

It’s also one of those recipes that gets better the longer it roasts, caramelizing the vegetables into something warm and satisfying.

Ingredients

• 1 medium yam, cut into 1-inch chunks

• 4 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks

• 4 medium beets, cut into 1-inch chunks

• 1 medium onion, diced

• 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

• Granulated garlic or garlic salt, to taste

• Black pepper, to taste

• Himalayan salt, to taste

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.

2. In a large bowl, combine the yams, carrots, beets, and onion.

3. Drizzle with olive oil and season with garlic, salt, and pepper. Toss until evenly coated.

4. Spread the vegetables in a single layer on a large baking sheet.

5. Roast for 60–75 minutes, stirring once or twice during cooking, until vegetables are fork-tender and lightly caramelized.

6. Remove from the oven and serve warm.

Servings

Makes 4–6 servings.