Maple Roasted Roots Medley (Printable)

Caramelized root vegetables glazed with maple syrup create a warm, flavorful side for seasonal meals.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Root Vegetables

01 - 2 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
02 - 2 parsnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
03 - 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed
04 - 1 small rutabaga, peeled and cubed
05 - 1 medium red onion, peeled and cut into wedges

→ Glaze & Seasoning

06 - 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
09 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
10 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Combine the carrots, parsnips, sweet potato, rutabaga, and red onion in a large mixing bowl.
03 - Whisk together maple syrup, olive oil, thyme, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
04 - Pour the glaze over the vegetables and toss thoroughly to ensure even coating.
05 - Spread the glazed vegetables in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until vegetables are tender and caramelized at the edges.
07 - Serve hot, optionally garnished with extra fresh thyme leaves.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It transforms humble pantry staples into something that tastes like you spent hours fussing, when really you just tossed everything in a pan.
  • The edges get crackly and caramelized while the insides stay tender, which is that textural magic that makes people ask for seconds.
  • It's naturally vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free without feeling like you're missing anything.
02 -
  • The vegetables will release water as they cook, so don't panic if there's liquid on the sheet halfway through—just stir and let it evaporate.
  • Don't crowd the pan; if your baking sheet is small, use two sheets or work in batches, because steaming root vegetables are nobody's idea of a good time.
03 -
  • Cut your vegetables as evenly as possible so everything finishes cooking at the same time; uneven pieces mean some burning while others stay raw.
  • Don't skip stirring halfway through—it takes 30 seconds and makes the difference between golden and overdone.

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