{"id":15028,"date":"2023-12-25T09:00:03","date_gmt":"2023-12-25T14:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/?p=15028"},"modified":"2023-12-27T13:23:23","modified_gmt":"2023-12-27T18:23:23","slug":"mainely-dish-roasted-vegetables","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/2023\/12\/25\/mainely-dish-roasted-vegetables\/","title":{"rendered":"Mainely Dish: Roasted Vegetables"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u2014 By Kayla Parsons, RDN and PhD Student, University of Maine Cooperative Extension<\/em><\/p>\n

It\u2019s hard to beat the aromatic smell of vegetables roasting, while you\u2019re enjoying a cozy day inside during Maine\u2019s cold winter. EFNEP\u2019s Mainely Dish: Roasted Vegetables Recipe<\/a> is an easy way to accomplish that sense of warmth, resulting in an appetizing side to any holiday meal. The multiple root vegetables in this recipe creates an earthy flavor with familiar undertones of roasted bell pepper. Seasoning with garlic (fresh or powdered), oregano, basil, and\/or cinnamon can enhance the overall taste without increasing the sodium content and make the flavor of the recipe more cohesive.<\/p>\n

Having difficulty chopping some of the more dense vegetables? (I\u2019m looking at you butternut squash!) Opt for purchasing frozen, diced versions of the item instead. Frozen vegetables have the same nutrient value as fresh because they are harvested at peak quality before being frozen. Frozen vegetables don\u2019t need to be thawed prior to roasting. They will require increased cook time or temperature level to fully roast to desired levels. Whether you\u2019re in a rush or are having difficulty chopping through, this is one of my favorite hacks for cooking healthy meals with ease.<\/p>\n