Roasted root vegetables with Middle Eastern spices
A hearty, healthful side dish for the High Holidays! Use the bounty of the season and give it a kick with some spices from the Mid-East.
Portions: 20
Portion Size: 4 oz.
Ingredients:
4 lbs. assorted autumn vegetables (parsnip, rutabaga, winter squash, celery root, Yukon gold potato)
4 cups red onion, quartered and sliced
¾ cup chopped garlic
1 cup chopped cilantro
4 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 tsp. paprika
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 cup olive oil
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. freshly ground pepper
Directions:
Place vegetables and onions in a large mixing bowl.
Chop garlic and cilantro in cuisine art. Add spices and lemon juice. Add olive oil and mix to combine.
Toss vegetables with the spice mixture, salt and pepper.
Place on sheet pan and roast at 400º F. until slightly caramelized (approximately 15 minutes).