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Roasted Winter Vegetables

First appeared in Grainews on 13 March 2020

If you are feeding your dog and counting calories on Fido’s behalf, you may wish to roast a separate pan of vegetables without oil or onions/garlic for your mutt. Regardless of who will eat this, cut everything into similar sizes to ensure even cooking.

assorted tomatoes orange hybrid, green zebra, pineapple, black krim028

3

carrots, peeled and sliced

1

onion, sliced

1

head garlic, peeled, cloves left whole

¼

head cauliflower, cut into florets

12

brussels sprouts, halved

1

bell pepper, diced

yellow or white turnip, peeled and diced

olive oil to taste

salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Toss all the ingredients in a large bowl, then spread evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast uncovered at 375F until tender, stirring several times.

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