Description
A colorful and nutritious side dish combining vibrant beets and sweet potatoes, roasted to enhance their natural sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium beets
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried herbs (such as thyme or rosemary)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Peel and chop the beets and sweet potatoes into bite-sized cubes.
- In a large bowl, toss the vegetables with olive oil, salt, pepper, and dried herbs until evenly coated.
- Spread the vegetables out in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized, stirring halfway through.
- Serve warm as a side dish.
Notes
For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding minced garlic before roasting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: roasted beets, sweet potatoes, side dish, vegetarian, healthy