Second Recipe for LIFE- Roasted Vegetables, Sweet Potatoes!

When I think about a roasted vegetable the first thing that comes to mind is an oven fry. I’ve probably made 200 pounds of potatoes into oven fries over the years, but there are so many other vegetables that can be roasted and should be roasted. You know why? They are easy and they taste delicious, actually sublime! The ingredients are simple and healthy, that is why this is my Second Recipe for Life.

There are two rules to roasting vegetables:

1. Cut your vegetables about the same size so that they get done at the same time
2. If you are mixing a variety of veggies, choose them wisely. Not all vegetables roast at the same time schedule (check the chart below)

The goal is to have your vegetables be tender on the inside, and carmelized on the outside. This is achieved with a hot oven, olive oil and seasonings and roasting them for the proper amount of time for the choosen vegetable (which you'll get the feel of as you prepare them).

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Quick Roasting Medium Roasting SlowRoasting

Asparagus Bell Peppers Potatoes (all kinds)

Mushrooms Onions (all kinds) Winter Squash

Tomatoes Zucchini & Summer Squash Carrots

Sprouts Egg Plant Beets

Of course there are many more vegetables but this is a place to begin . . .

If you are a whiz at roasting vegetables, take an evening to teach someone else how to make this simple, yet delicious and wonderful dish. It can brighten almost any meal.

What do you like your roasted vegetables with?