Get information about COVID-19 vaccinations, testing and visiting standards. Learn More.

Patient & Family Education Materials

Start over with a New Search

Roasted Root Vegetables

Celebrity chef Robert Irvine created this yummy alternative to mashed white potatoes. It's easy, nutritious, and high in fiber.

Prep Time: About 1 hour

What you need:

  • 1 cup butternut squash, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup celery root, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup carrots, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup new potatoes, diced
  • 1 cup parsnips, peeled and diced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
  • a dash of kosher salt
  • a dash of black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

What to do:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C).
  2. Place all vegetables in a large mixing bowl. Add minced garlic, thyme, oil, salt, and pepper. Toss well and arrange on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  3. Roast in oven for 25–35 minutes until vegetables are carmelized and cooked through. Test by piercing with a fork.
  4. Remove from oven and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutritional analysis (per serving):

  • 110 calories
  • 2g protein
  • 5g fat
  • 0g sat. fat
  • 16g carbohydrate
  • 3g fiber
  • 0mg cholesterol
  • 125mg sodium
  • 3g sugars

Serves: 6

Serving size: 1 cup

Note: Nutritional analysis may vary depending on ingredient brands used.

Back To Top

Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.

© 1995-2024 KidsHealth ® All rights reserved. Images provided by iStock, Getty Images, Corbis, Veer, Science Photo Library, Science Source Images, Shutterstock, and Clipart.com