Pan Roasted Root Vegetables
This week we have two recipes to share with you!
Roasting brings out the natural sweetness of the vegetables making this a delicious side dish for your holiday entertaining.
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Roasting Time: 1 hour
Serves 8
16 small Ontario Red Skin Potatoes, whole or halved
16 cloves Ontario Garlic, peeled
3 Ontario Carrots, cut into 3-inch (8 cm) pieces
2 Ontario Parsnips, cut into 3-inch (8 cm) pieces
2 Ontario Onions, cut into 8 to 12 wedges
1 Ontario Red Onion, cut into 8 to 12 wedges
2 cups (500 mL) cubed Ontario Rutabaga
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup (50 mL) vegetable oil
2 tsp (10 mL) chopped fresh Ontario Thyme Leaves
In large shallow roasting pan, evenly spread potatoes, garlic, carrots, parsnips, onions and rutabaga. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with oil; toss to coat well. Place in 400°F (200°C) oven, stirring every 10 to 15 minutes, until browned and tender when pierced with fork, about 45 to 60 minutes. Sprinkle with thyme and gently mix.Nutritional Information:
1 Serving
PROTEIN: 4 grams
FAT: 7 grams
CARBOHYDRATE: 35 grams
CALORIES: 215
FIBRE: 5 grams
SODIUM: 75 mg
Scalloped Potatoes with Smoked Gouda
This classic dish is perfect for your next dinner party – layers of potatoes, onion, cheese and fresh herbs, baked until tender. Comfort and elegance all in one dish.
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Baking Time: 90 minutes
Serves 8 to 10
2 cups (500 mL) shredded smoked Ontario Gouda Cheese
3/4 cup (175 mL) grated Parmesan Reggiano Cheese
2 large Ontario Yellow Fleshed Potatoes, peeled and thinlysliced
1 large Ontario Onion, thinly sliced
1 tsp (5 mL) finely chopped fresh Ontario Thyme Leaves
1 tsp (5 mL) finely chopped fresh Ontario Rosemary Leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 large Ontario Sweet Potatoes,peeled and thinly sliced
3 cups (750 mL) 35% Ontario Whipping Cream
In small bowl, combine cheeses and mix well; set aside.
In greased 13- x 9-inch (3 L) baking dish, arrange half of the yellow fleshed potatoes. Top with 1/4 each of the onions, cheese and herbs. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Repeat layering alternating between yellow fleshed and sweet potatoes 3 times. Scatter with remaining sweet potatoes and cheese. Pour enough cream over potatoes, stopping just below the rim. The cream should just barely cover the potatoes. Cover with foil; bake in 400°F (200°C) oven for 60 minutes. Remove foil; continue to bake for about 30 minutes or until the top has browned and potatoes are tender.Nutritional Information:
1 Serving (When recipes serves 10):
PROTEIN: 14 grams
FAT: 35 grams
CARBOHYDRATE: 25 grams
CALORIES: 465
FIBRE: 3 grams
SODIUM: 440 mg
- Printed with permission from Foodland Ontario
