Description
Elevate your holiday gatherings with the Roasted Beet & Turnip Duo, a stunning Christmas side dish that perfectly balances earthy sweetness and buttery tenderness. This vibrant recipe showcases beets and turnips roasted to perfection with olive oil and fresh thyme, creating a delightful addition to any festive table. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, this dish is sure to impress your guests while complementing your holiday feast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium beets, peeled and diced
- 2 medium turnips, peeled and diced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash, peel, and dice the beets and turnips into uniform cubes for even cooking.
- In a large bowl, combine the diced vegetables with olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme; toss until well-coated.
- Spread the mixture evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes or until tender; stir halfway through cooking for even browning.
- Serve warm, drizzled with additional olive oil if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider drizzling balsamic vinegar before roasting or topping with crumbled feta cheese after baking. - To ensure even cooking, cut all vegetables into similar-sized pieces and avoid overcrowding the baking sheet.