Side Dishes Vegetable Side Dishes Sweet Potato Side Dishes Healthy Baked & Roasted Sweet Potato Recipes Sheet-Pan Roasted Root Vegetables 4.9 (13) 10 Reviews One pan is all you need for a heaping pile of nutritious, tender and colorful roasted root vegetables. Whip up this recipe at the beginning of the week to use in easy, healthy dinners all week long. By Sylvia Fountaine, M.A. Sylvia Fountaine, M.A. Sylvia Fountaine is a professional chef specializing in plant-based recipes, many of which she has contributed to EatingWell. Inspired to broaden her palate from a young age by her Finnish mother and Egyptian father, Sylvia is passionate about fresh seasonal produce and global cuisines. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on August 7, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Christa Brown, M.S., RDN, LD Reviewed by Dietitian Christa Brown, M.S., RDN, LD Christa Brown is a registered dietitian and business owner with a practice focus on diabetes management and content development for brands and fitness influencers. She is a licensed dietitian with a Master of Science in Nutrition Education and a certification in gut health by the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Tested by Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters." tabindex="0" data-inline-tooltip="true"> EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Save Rate PRINT Share Prep Time: 20 mins Additional Time: 30 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings Nutrition Profile: Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Dairy-Free Healthy Immunity Low-Sodium Soy-Free High-Fiber Heart-Healthy Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe What Are Root Vegetables? Root vegetables are edible plants that grow underground. Carrots, potatoes (including sweet potatoes), onions, parsnips and beets are a few common examples of root vegetables. While they all grow underground, each one has a distinct nutritional profile. Several root vegetables made our list of veggies to eat every week, emphasizing their nutritional contributions. Are Root Vegetables Good for You? Yes, there are numerous health benefits to eating root vegetables. Eating more vegetables is one of the simplest and most effective things you can do to eat healthier. Adding nutrient-dense root vegetables to your diet can help you meet the recommended two-and-a-half cups of vegetables a day according to the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Our recipe for sheet pan roasted root veggies includes carrots, parsnips, beets, red onion and sweet potato. This variety of vegetables helps you get the vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants your body needs for a healthy diet. Should You Soak or Boil Root Vegetables before Roasting Them? You don't need to soak or boil root vegetables before roasting them. Boiling dilutes the flavor and can leach nutrients from the vegetables into the liquid. Boiling will also give the vegetables a mushy, waterlogged texture. The best technique for roasting vegetables is to roast them at higher temperatures so that the natural sugars caramelize. The resulting veggies are browned and crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. For extra-crispy roasted vegetables, add some cornstarch. Additional reporting by Jan Valdez Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Sue Mitchell Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 2 large carrots 2 medium parsnips, peeled 2 medium beets, peeled 1 medium red onion 1 medium sweet potato 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 ½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar or balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon fresh herbs, such as thyme, rosemary or sage ½ teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon ground pepper Directions Position racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 425 degrees F. Line 2 large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. Cut carrots and parsnips into 1/2-inch-thick slices on a diagonal, then cut into half moons. Cut beets and onion into 1/2-inch-thick wedges. Cut sweet potato into 3/4-inch cubes. You should have about 12 cups raw vegetables. Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Sue Mitchell Toss the vegetables with oil, vinegar, herbs, salt and pepper in a large bowl until well coated. Divide between the prepared baking sheets, spreading into a single layer. Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Sue Mitchell Roast the vegetables, rotating the baking sheets top to bottom halfway through, until fork-tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Sue Mitchell Equipment 2 large rimmed baking sheets, parchment paper To make ahead Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, April 2017; updated December 2022 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 112 Calories 6g Fat 15g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Serving Size 1 cup Calories 112 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 15g 6% Dietary Fiber 3g 12% Total Sugars 6g Protein 2g 3% Total Fat 6g 7% Saturated Fat 1g 4% Vitamin A 5767IU 115% Vitamin C 12mg 13% Folate 53mcg 13% Sodium 203mg 9% Calcium 34mg 3% Iron 1mg 3% Magnesium 24mg 6% Potassium 362mg 8% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.