Citrus Golden Veg Medley (Printable)

Roasted golden beets and carrots with a zesty citrus glaze and fresh herbs.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 medium golden beets, peeled and cut into wedges
02 - 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced
03 - 1 large yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
04 - 1 small sweet potato, peeled and cubed
05 - 1 small red onion, cut into wedges

→ Citrus & Aromatics

06 - Zest and juice of 1 orange
07 - Zest and juice of 1 lemon
08 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
09 - 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
10 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
11 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or ½ teaspoon dried
12 - ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

14 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
15 - 1 tablespoon toasted pumpkin seeds, optional

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Combine golden beets, carrots, bell pepper, sweet potato, and red onion in a large bowl.
03 - Whisk together orange zest and juice, lemon zest and juice, olive oil, honey or maple syrup, garlic, thyme, turmeric, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
04 - Pour the citrus dressing over the vegetables and toss until evenly coated.
05 - Spread the vegetables in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Roast for 30 to 35 minutes, stirring halfway through, until vegetables are golden and tender.
07 - Transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with parsley and pumpkin seeds if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It turns humble root vegetables into something bright and almost luxurious without any fuss.
  • The citrus keeps everything light so you can eat a full plate without feeling weighed down.
  • It works as a side dish or a main, and leftovers taste even better the next day cold from the fridge.
02 -
  • Overcrowding the pan traps steam and turns the vegetables soggy instead of roasted, so use two sheets if you need to.
  • Dont skip stirring halfway through, the edges that touch the pan can go from golden to burnt in just a few minutes.
  • If your beets or sweet potatoes are still firm after 35 minutes, cover the pan loosely with foil and give them another 10 minutes.
03 -
  • Zest your citrus before you juice it, its nearly impossible to do it the other way around without making a mess.
  • If your vegetables are browning too fast, lower the oven to 400°F and add a few extra minutes to the cooking time.
  • A little char on the edges is a good thing, it adds depth and keeps the dish from tasting too sweet.

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