BEETS AND SWEETS

Beets and Sweets image

Provided by Chef Potpie (Laurel)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 sweet potatoes (the orange ones!)
2 beets
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 level tsp garlic powder (or to taste)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
4 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp real maple syrup
1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves, chopped

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 425F. Spray a large sheet pan with cooking spray. Peel sweet potatoes and beets and cut into 1-inch dice.
2. In a large bowl, toss the sweet potatoes, beets, olive oil, garlic powder, salt & pepper until well coated. Place on baking tray in a single layer and put in oven, roast for about 25 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, melt the butter with the thyme, and allow the butter to brown over medium heat. This will take about 4-5 minutes. Take care not to let it get too dark. It should smell nutty, not burnt!
4. Stir in the maple syrup and remove the pan from the heat.
5. After 25 minutes, remove the tray from the oven, pour the browned butter glaze over the vegetables and toss them to combine.
6. Place the vegetables, (in single layer so they will brown, not steam) back in the oven for 10-15 minutes, then remove to a serving dish. Sprinkle with more chopped thyme if desired.