Best 6 Root For Winter Vegetables Recipes

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As the cooler months approach and the harvest season is in full swing, it's time to embrace the bounty of root vegetables that grace our markets and gardens. These humble yet versatile ingredients offer a comforting warmth and delicious flavor that can transform simple meals into memorable culinary experiences. From hearty soups and stews to roasted vegetables that bring out their natural sweetness, the possibilities for cooking root vegetables are endless. In this article, we'll delve into the world of winter vegetables and present a collection of delectable recipes that highlight their unique properties and leave you feeling nourished and satisfied.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

ROASTED WINTER ROOT VEGETABLES



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These roasted root vegetables are colorful and delicious. More importantly, they can be partially prepared so as to ease the amount of preparation on turkey day. I often serve them with roast beef as well. The recipe can be easily scaled to suit a smaller yield.

Provided by rupps

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Carrots

Time 1h30m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 pounds rutabaga, peeled and cut into 2x1/2 inch pieces
5 pounds parsnips, peeled and cut into 2x1/2 inch pieces
5 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into 2x1/2 inch pieces
¾ teaspoon salt
1 ¼ cups vegetable oil
¼ cup dried basil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 ¼ cups chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Place the rutabaga in a pan and cover with water. Add 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer until tender and easily pierced with a fork, about 5 minutes. Drain well, and cool completely. Repeat steps to cook the parsnips and carrots.
  • Place completely cooled vegetables in resealable freezer bags. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 days, or freeze up to 1 month. To thaw the vegetables, refrigerate overnight and drain.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Pour the vegetable oil into a rimmed baking dish. Place the vegetables into a large mixing bowl and toss with the basil, salt, and pepper. Place the pan in preheated oven to heat for 5 minutes. Add the vegetables and toss to coat with the oil.
  • Roast vegetables in preheated oven, turning every 10 minutes, until tender and golden brown, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13.8 g, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 67.3 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

WINTER ROOT VEGETABLES



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Christmas dinner wouldn't be the same without this colorful side dish. We love the interesting combination of vegetables including red potatoes, brussels sprouts and parsnips covered with a zippy sauce. -Mary Jane Jones, Williamstown, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds small red potatoes, quartered
1 pound brussels sprouts, halved
1/2 pound parsnips, peeled and julienned
1/2 pound carrots, cut into chunks
1/2 pound turnips, peeled and cut into chunks
1/2 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill or 2 teaspoons dill weed
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook vegetables separately in water until tender; drain. Melt butter; stir in remaining ingredients. Combine the vegetables and butter mixture; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 72mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ROOT FOR WINTER VEGETABLES



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This medley is an updated version of a recipe my mom grew up with. It's my favorite way to prepare veggies and is marvelous with a batch of hot rolls. -Julie Butler, Puyallup, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h25m

Yield 13 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 whole garlic bulb
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 pound fresh beets
3 medium parsnips
2 small rutabagas
2 medium turnips
4 medium carrots
2 large red onions, cut into wedges
1 teaspoon salt
15 whole peppercorns
3 bay leaves
1/2 cup white wine or vegetable broth
1/2 cup vegetable broth
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Remove papery outer skin from garlic (do not peel or separate cloves). Cut top off garlic bulb. Brush with 1/2 teaspoon oil. Wrap bulb in heavy-duty foil., Peel the beets, parsnips, rutabagas, turnips and carrots; cut into 2-in. pieces. Place in a large bowl; add the onions, salt, peppercorns, bay leaves and remaining oil. Toss to coat., Transfer to three greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Place garlic on one of the pans., Bake 35 minutes or until garlic is softened, stirring once. Remove garlic; set aside to cool. Drizzle wine and broth over vegetables. Bake 20-30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Squeeze softened garlic over vegetables; dot with butter. Transfer to a serving platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 279mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ROASTED WINTER VEGETABLES



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound carrots, peeled
1 pound parsnips, peeled
1 large sweet potato, peeled
1 small butternut squash, peeled and seeded (about 2 pounds)
3 tablespoons good olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Cut the carrots, parsnips, sweet potato, and butternut squash in 1 to 1 1/4-inch cubes. All the vegetables will shrink while baking, so don't cut them too small.
  • Place all the cut vegetables in a single layer on 2 baking sheets. Drizzle them with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss well. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, until all the vegetables are tender, turning once with a metal spatula.
  • Sprinkle with parsley, season to taste, and serve hot.

ROASTED WINTER ROOT VEGETABLES



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Make and share this Roasted Winter Root Vegetables recipe from Food.com.

Provided by P48422

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium rutabaga, peeled and cut into cubes
2 large carrots, peeled and cut into pieces approx. the same size as the rutabega cubes
2 large parsnips, peeled an cut the same size as the carrots
7 -8 shallots, peeled
6 cloves garlic, peeled
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 sprig fresh rosemary
3 tablespoons olive oil
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Oven to 400 degrees.
  • Cover a sheet pan with foil.
  • Toss the vegetables with the thyme, rosemary, olive oil and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Pour into the sheet pan, spreading them out so they lay in a single layer.
  • Pour the water into the pan, cover with foil, bake for about 30 minutes.
  • Take the foil off the pan, and continue to roast, stirring once, until softened and beginning to brown, probably another 20 minutes.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.9, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 49.5, Carbohydrate 18.7, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 7.2, Protein 2.6

ROOT VEGETABLES CASSEROLE FOR WINTER



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Saw a picture of this one in *Successful Farming* magazine's January 08 edition and simply HAD to post it for future reference. It looks and sounds so G-O-O-D! Use the veggies in any combination, as long as you end up with 3 cups (plus the carrots, etc.). The original recipe wanted you to boil the onions with the other veggies--but that just didn't appeal to me--so I added the step with sauteeing the onions. Use your favorite melty cheese, we prefer cheddar, the original recipe called for Gruyere. Don't you love having a choice? :rofl:

Provided by Debber

Categories     Onions

Time 1h

Yield 1/2 cup, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup parsnip, peeled, 1-inch cubes
1 cup rutabaga, peeled, 1-inch cubes
1 cup turnip, peeled, 1-inch cubes
3/4 cup carrot, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1 dash nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup breadcrumbs
2 eggs
1/2 cup cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Place chopped vegs in 2 cups water in saucepan & boil; simmer until tender (cooking time will vary depending on which vegs you use--check for tenderness at about 12 minutes); drain.
  • While that's bubbling, saute onions in butter; set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 375; grease a 1-quart casserole baking dish; set aside.
  • To veggies, add nutmeg and S & P; then mash or beat until consistency you appreciate--you should have small lumps--unless you like it glue-y!
  • Add sauteed onions, crumbs and eggies; mix in lightly.
  • Spoon into prepped pan; bake uncovered for 35 minutes; sprinkle with cheese, bake additional 5-10 minutes (browned & knife comes out clean).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.4, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 78.2, Sodium 418.9, Carbohydrate 15, Fiber 3, Sugar 4.8, Protein 5.8

Tips:

  • Choose the right vegetables: Select root vegetables that are fresh, firm, and free of blemishes. Look for beets, carrots, turnips, parsnips, rutabagas, and radishes.
  • Prepare the vegetables properly: Scrub the vegetables to remove any dirt or debris. Peel them if desired, but you can also leave the skin on for added nutrition.
  • Use a variety of cooking methods: Root vegetables can be roasted, boiled, sautéed, or mashed. Each method will produce a different texture and flavor.
  • Add flavorings and seasonings: Don't be afraid to experiment with different herbs, spices, and sauces. Root vegetables pair well with thyme, rosemary, garlic, paprika, and honey.
  • Serve root vegetables as a side dish or main course: They are a great addition to any meal and can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

Conclusion:

Root vegetables are a delicious and nutritious way to add variety to your winter meals. They are packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, and they can be prepared in a variety of ways. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying meal, reach for some root vegetables.

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