Balsamic Roasted Root Vegetables

These Balsamic Roasted Root Vegetables are a caramelized medley of sweet potatoes, acorn squash, carrots, parsnips, and red onion. A delicious, vegan and gluten-free side perfect for fall and winter gatherings.

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and you’ll want this culinary collision of fall faves on the menu. This dish is simply a matter of some chopping, which can be done ahead. Nothing against the turkey but when it comes to filling my plate, it’s all about the sides.😉

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Making Balsamic Roasted Root Vegetables

For starters, go in the root veggie direction your gang likes best. In addition to what I’ve included here, butternut or kabocha squash, turnips, beets, rutabagas, and white potatoes are easy considerations.

Regardless of your choices, give those colorful chunks a quick toss with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, and a generous dash of fresh thyme. All you need now is an extra-large sheet pan to pile it all on.

In just 40-45 minutes, you’ll have tender, caramelized veggies with perfectly crisped edges just waiting to grace your table.

This recipe truly showcases autumn’s bounty and is a great addition to any holiday buffet. Our make-ahead Carrot Top Cashew Pesto is the perfect finishing touch. Happy cooking!

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Essential kitchen tools used in this recipe!

• Extra-large rimmed sheet pan
• 7-inch Santoku Knife
• BPA-free Cutting Boards

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Balsamic Roasted Root Vegetables

Sweet potatoes, acorn squash, carrots, parsnips, and red onion caramelize in a balsamic glaze then get a drizzle of Carrot Top Cashew Pesto.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American, Gluten Free, Vegan

Keyword Christmas, fall side dish, roasted vegetables, root vegetables, Thanksgiving

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes

Total Time 1 hour

Servings 8 servings

Author Kim Peterson

Ingredients

• 1 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 ¼-inch cubes
• ¾ lb carrots, peeled and cut into ¾-inch rounds
• ¾ lb parsnips, peeled and cut into ¾-inch rounds
• 1 acorn squash, unpeeled, seeded, cut into 1 ¼-inch pieces
• 1 large red onion, peeled, with root end left intact cut into ½-inch wedges
• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
• Salt and pepper
• Nonstick cooking spray

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 425°F. Spray an extra-large, rimmed baking sheet, or 2 smaller ones, with non-stick cooking spray.
• Place sweet potatoes, carrots, parsnips, acorn squash, and red onion in a large bowl. Add olive oil, vinegar, syrup, and thyme. Season generously with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
• Spread vegetables on prepared pan(s). Roast 40-45 minutes until vegetables are softened and browned, stirring 2-3 times while in the oven.
• Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature. Rewarm at 350°F for 10-15 minutes. Serve with Carrot Top Cashew Pesto.

*Republished post with updated photos. Adapted from Bon Appétit, November 2002.

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