MAPLE-GINGERROOT VEGETABLES

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My family loves this recipe because it brings out the lovely flavors of the vegetables. Even my children enjoy it-they love the drizzle of maple syrup! It's a tasty way to introduce kids to turnips, rutabaga and parsnips, too. -Kelli Ritz, Innisfail, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

5 medium parsnips, peeled and sliced
5 small carrots, sliced
3 medium turnips, peeled and cubed
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
1 small rutabaga, peeled and cubed
1 large sweet onion, cut into wedges
1 small red onion, cut into wedges
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup maple syrup

Steps:

Place the first 7 ingredients in a large bowl; add the oil, ginger, salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Arrange vegetables in a single layer in two 15x10x1-in. baking pans coated with cooking spray. , Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 25 minutes, stirring once. Drizzle with syrup. Bake until vegetables are tender, 20-25 minutes longer, stirring once more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 119mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges