Cider Vinaigrette Roasted Root Vegetables Food

ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLES WITH CIDER VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For the vegetables: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Put the oven rack in the top third of the oven. Line a baking sheet with foil or grease with olive oil.
• In a large bowl, combine the oil, sweet potato, carrots, parsnips, onion, garlic, and thyme. Season liberally with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
• Roast, turning once halfway through, until the vegetables are tender and starting to brown, about 45 minutes.
• For the vinaigrette: Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, mustard, honey, and shallot. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Transfer the roasted vegetables to a serving bowl and toss with the vinaigrette. Serve warm.

ROASTED WINTER ROOT VEGETABLES WITH APPLE CIDER

Steps:

• Combine the apple cider and wine in a heavy saucepan and reduce to 3/4 cup. This will take about 30 minutes.
• Whisk in the butter until smooth.
• Preheat oven to 425°F.
• Peel all the vegetables and cut in to 1/2 inch pieces.
• Use the largest roast pan you own (or use two roasting pans and divide the vegetables). Pour the prepared apple cider/wine mixture over the vegetables. Stir to coat.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Roast the vegetables until they are tender and golden, stirring occasionally and cook approximately 40 minutes.