Roasted Turmeric Root Vegetables with Maple Glaze

Roasting root veggies brings out their natural sweetness and pure maple syrup gives them a delicious caramel flavor. Kids will love this dish! Served cold, it makes a quick and nutritious snack.

Roasted Turmeric Root Vegetables with Maple Glaze

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs root vegetables – cut into ½” pieces (try carrots, beets, parsnips, rutabaga, or turnips)
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • ½ tsp ground turmeric
  • pinch freshly ground black pepper 

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 300°F. Spray a jelly roll pan with non-stick spray. Stir together olive oil and maple syrup and toss with vegetables. Spread evenly on pan and sprinkle with remaining seasonings.
  • Bake for 20 to 30 minutes until cooked to desired tenderness. Leave in long enough for vegetables to caramelize a bit. Also delicious served cold.