ROASTED ROOT VEGGIES

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Baking root vegetables in the oven instead of steaming them in the microwave makes them especially tender. Plus, they give my house a wonderful aroma.-Rebecca Dornfeld, Grass Lake, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

3 large red potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 large red onion, cut into wedges
5 medium carrots, halved and quartered
2 medium turnips, peeled and quartered
2 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch strips
1 small rutabaga, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Toss all of the ingredients in a large bowl. Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. , Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 40-50 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 31mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges