Vibrant Charred Root Vegetables (Printable)
A smoky blend of roasted root veggies seasoned with herbs for a flavorful, earthy dish.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Root Vegetables
01 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into thick sticks
02 - 2 parsnips, peeled and cut into thick sticks
03 - 1 large beetroot, peeled and cut into wedges
04 - 1 small sweet potato, peeled and cut into chunks
05 - 1 medium red onion, peeled and cut into wedges
→ Seasonings & Oil
06 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
08 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
09 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried)
→ Optional Garnish
11 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
12 - 1 tablespoon toasted pumpkin seeds
13 - Zest of 1 lemon
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 430°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place all prepared root vegetables and red onion in a large mixing bowl.
03 - Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with sea salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and thyme. Toss thoroughly until vegetables are evenly coated.
04 - Spread vegetables in a single layer across the prepared baking sheet, ensuring pieces aren't overcrowded for proper charring.
05 - Roast for 30–35 minutes, flipping vegetables halfway through cooking, until edges are charred and vegetables are fork-tender.
06 - Transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with fresh parsley, toasted pumpkin seeds, and lemon zest if desired. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The high heat transforms humble root vegetables into something that tastes like it came from a restaurant kitchen
- Its one of those rare dishes that actually gets better when you stop paying close attention
02 -
- Dont crowd the baking sheet or youll end up with steamed vegetables instead of charred ones
- The vegetables continue cooking after they leave the oven so pull them when they look slightly less done than you want
03 -
- Cut your vegetables into similar sizes so they all finish cooking at the same time
- Let the baking sheet cool completely before washing or the stuck on bits will be impossible to remove