COLORFUL ROASTED BEETS & PURPLE POTATOES

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When I go to Lancaster I get to take home some awesome purple potatoes which are not only neatly colored, and have a slightly sweeter and more distinctive taste than a regular potato. I had 4 small ones and some beets I picked up for cheap, so I whipped up this inexpensive and delicious side dish that is very pleasing to look at as well as eat! This would make a nice starch for a balanced meal with some tofu and greens, or side dish for Thanksgiving. (Re: new site setup-- there's like 20 different holidays listed, but no Thanksgiving, THE cook-off holiday...? huh?)

Provided by the80srule

Categories     Potato

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 small purple potatoes
4 beets
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons marjoram
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon sea salt (or kosher salt)

Steps:

  • Wash the beets and potatoes, and cut the potatoes into quarters or thirds, but don't make the pieces too big.
  • Peel the beets and cut into slices or chunks.
  • Put the cut beets and potatoes into a large zipper bag with the olive oil and seasonings (the ones I listed or another kind you like) and leave some air in there, zip it, and vigorously shake until all the pieces are evenly coated with oil and herbs.
  • Lay the pieces out into a large baking dish (like 9 x 13) so most of them lay flat. Bake at 425F for 50 minutes.
  • Putting a foil vent over the baking dish might speed it up but I haven't tried it yet. But I like to bake for 50 then put the broiler on for 5 minutes so the potatoes crisp up nicely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.7, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 329.9, Carbohydrate 5.2, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 4, Protein 0.9

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