Root Vegetables Jazzed Up!

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How about taking boring root vegetables and cooking them slightly different?  Ever contemplate what to make for dinner all day?  Try this quick and easy hearty dish. I started with some turnip, carrot, parsnip and Brussels sprouts then added some flavors to match.

The flavors I chose included honey, thyme and apple juice.  The sweetness of the honey, earthiness of the thyme, and the acid form the apple juice was a great balance.

Ingredients

    * 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
    * 1 Turnip
    * 1 Large Carrot
    * 1 Large Parsnip
    * 6 Brussels Sprouts
    * 2 Tbsp. Honey (or maple syrup/agave for a vegan version)
    * 1/4 Cup Apple Juice
    * 3 Sprigs Fresh Thyme
    * 2 Cloves Garlic
    * Salt and Pepper

Method

   1. Prepare Vegetables

   2. Preheat large saucepan oh high heat

   3. Add olive oil to pan

   4. Add Garlic

   5. Add all other root vegetables except Brussels sprouts

   6. Cook on high heat stirring frequently for 5-7 minutes to caramelize the vegetables

   7. Add Brussels Sprouts and Thyme
   8. Cook for 3 minutes

   9. Add honey, and apple juice and bring to a boil

  10. Simmer with lid for 10-15 minutes until vegetables are tender

  11. ENJOY!

Zesty Tip: Instead of apple juice for this recipe, try your favorite wine (red or white) to give it a richer flavor. If you choose wine make sure to let the alcohol burn off before putting the lid on to finish the cooking process.

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Thanks Zesty! This looks absolutely delicious. :D I love the suggestion to use wine too. It is always amazing to me how the simplest and most basic/unprocessed ingredients can look (and taste!) so amazing when they are done.

Today’s question: What’s your favourite way to eat vegetables?

I love roasting veggies on the BBQ in a little olive oil….so delicious!

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