Roasted root vegetables

Makes 8 servings

1 pound Yukon Gold or fingerling potatoes, cut into 12 -inch rounds

1 pound yam, peeled, cut in half lengthwise, sliced into 12-inch half moons

1cup parsnips, peeled and cut into 12" slices

1cup peeled baby carrots

4garlic cloves, smashed 14 cup extra virgin olive oil

1teaspoon kosher salt

12 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

Preheat oven to 450˚F on roast or convection bake, racks in position 1 and 3.

In a large mixing bowl toss all ingredients together well.

Divide ingredients between 2 half-sheet trays lined with aluminum foil.

Place in oven in set rack positions. After 20 minutes remove racks to lightly toss vegetables on tray and return trays to oven, rotating both trays and racks. Bake for an additional 20 to 25 minutes, toss one more time and bake until all vegetables are evenly browned, about 5 minutes.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 207 (30% from fat) • carb. 34g • pro. 3g • fat 7g sat. fat 1g • chol. 0mg • sod. 189mg • calc. 33mg • fiber 6g

Variation: Add 2 teaspoons of your favorite chopped herb, such as rosemary or thyme.

Another nice addition to this vegetable mix would be a

12 cup of Brussels sprouts cut in half.

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Waring CO1500B manual Roasted root vegetables

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