I feel great including more vegetables as well as fruits in my daily diet. Today's recipe is nothing new to the world. It is simple combination of great veggies, choosing sea salt, really good Olive Oil and tossing everything in the oven to roast.
We ate this without meat, it was satisfying and refreshing having vegan lunch. However this makes a wonderful side dish, great when you are having guests over or just treating yourself with nice healthy dish full of flavor.
Roasted Vegetables
Serves 2
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 35-40 minutes
Ingredients:
- 6 Red Potatoes
- 6 baby Bella mushrooms
- 1/2 bunch Asparagus
- 4 cloves of Garlic
- 1/3 Red onion
- 2 Tbs. Olive Oil (I used unfiltered EVOO)
- Rosemary
- Sea Salt and Ground Black Pepper to taste
Directions:
- Preheat the oven on 400 degrees Fahrenheit
- Wash the potatoes and cut into wages.
- Season them with salt and pepper, and add Olive oil.
- Place them in the oven to roast for 15 minutes;Stir potatoes so they can get nice coding of oil.
- In a meanwhile wash the rest of the vegetables.
- Slice the mushrooms, and cut asparagus ( about 3 inch long).
- Season everything with salt and pepper and toss with the potatoes; Add garlic too!
- Roast everything for 15-20 more minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Note: The reason I put the potatoes first is because they take a longer time to cook. So by combining everything together later on will give you even tenderness. Also you will not lose nice color of the vegetables and potatoes will be just a bit more crunchy.
Asparagus is an alkaline food which is rich in protein but low in calories and carbs. It has an amazing source of folic acid, potassium, vitamins A, C and K, and also bit of vitamin B complex.
The Baby Bella mushrooms are a low calorie and low fat source of dietary fiber, potassium and the B vitamins riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid. Dietary fiber lowers cholesterol, helps maintain steady blood sugar levels and assists the digestive process. They contain
antioxidants too.
Red potatoes are rich in dietary fiber. The World's Healthiest Foods states that fiber can help lower cholesterol, prevent colon cancer and promote healthy elimination.
Source: Livestong.com
Thank you all for visiting me today! I appreciate you and your lovely comments!
Now that my kids are on the Spring break I will be taking some time off..only few days to relax and enjoy while they are home..ok one huge benefits that I can sleep longer LOL!
Sending you all virtual hugs!!!
Your Friend,
Sandra
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Cheers to the holidays and being with the kids, Sandra. Enjoy it. Meanwhile, I'm enjoying looking at your stunning pictures of these colourful veg in the cute dishes. So inviting - even for the kids!
ReplyDeletebeautiful, lively veggies!!!! a great spring time dish!
ReplyDelete@Jill, Thank you honey so much!!!!xoxo
ReplyDelete@Jen, Glad you like it, Thank so much!xoxo
There are a lot of veggies out there that are healthy, but it is in the preparation that makes them stay that way. Your recipe here is just the ticket for that. Delicious post!
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ReplyDeleteAlthough I post nothing but sweets, I do eat veggies and fruits all of the time! I just try to find a balance between the two, which I have a hard time doing at times...anyways this looks and sounds very delicious! :-)
ReplyDeleteYum! Some of my favorite veggies in this salad. Looks beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy for you Sandra and your new approach to food. These veggies look tasty and so healthy. Hey, I like your new photo, cool. Have a wonderful day.
ReplyDeleteSandra these are awesome veggies for roasting! And I LOVE roasting! Sweet potatoes and squash are my favourites for roasting. I'm happy for you in your new way of eating. I'm sure it makes you feel good from the inside-out! Just letting you know, I've given you some awards! http://lovelypantry.com/2012/04/food-blogger-fun-and-awards/
ReplyDeleteThat roasted veggie bowl looks amazing. Isn't roasted asparagus the best?
ReplyDeleteI ADORE roasted veggies. This looks great Sandra! I would gladly eat this for dinner every night this week. Delicious
ReplyDeleteAwww thanks everybody..I appreciate it very much and I am glad you like it!!!
ReplyDeleteA diet overhaul like yours is tough, no question...but isn't it amazing how good you feel when you do it?
ReplyDeleteI could eat roasted veggie till they were coming out of my ears and these look fantastic, Sandra!
ReplyDeleteLove these vegetables...so simple and yummy! Enjoy your spring break!
ReplyDeleteThat would make a wonderful meal. I love your cute little casseroles, too!
ReplyDeleteSuch a yummy combination!!! I need to make this for the family soon :)
ReplyDeleteThe veggies look so good. There is nothing better than roast vegetables and the combo you chose is making me hungry all over again.
ReplyDeleteMmm, looks delicious! I often eat roasted veggies without meat, and I think they don't need it. Wonderful recipe!
ReplyDeleteSimple ingredients cooked with really high-quality seasonings are wonderful...especially in spring!
ReplyDeleteI have to include more vegetables in my meals, this is a good idea and it looks delicious, also consume very little time!
ReplyDeleteThis is probably my favorite thing to eat in the whole world;-) Love these good looking veggies!
ReplyDeleteI really love roasted veggies. Somehow the roasting process just makes the veggies sweeter. Just some garlic, salt and pepper and fresh herbs, oh boy.. I can sure eat them on it's own just like that. This to me is a comfort dish and healthy too!! Have a good week ahead Sandra!! Cheers, Jo
ReplyDeleteThis is my kind of anytime meal :) Love the combination of veggies, and rosemary aka "love of my life"! Beautiful and satisfying medley of goodies here, and also love those little baking dishes, you must tell :)
ReplyDeleteBig hugs and hope you are having a great start to your week
Yumm...these roasted vegetables make me drool, Sandra! They look so inviting!
ReplyDeletelove roasted vegetables it really brings out the sweetness of them. Pretty photos too!
ReplyDeletePretty pics, I love the dishes! This sounds so good, I love roasted veggies.
ReplyDeleteI like your healthy lifestyle, I try to make the same adding more fresh fruits in my new super juicer :) Ciao bella!!
ReplyDeleteWe love roasted veggies, and yours looks so delicious, and healthy, too We'll have to try the Baby Bellas. Enjoy your Spring Break with the kids
ReplyDeleteOur family is crazy about roasted veggies. Love your pictures!
ReplyDeleteYour roasted vegetables look and are presented beautifully - one of the few ways I actually love eating veges :D
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Beautiful dish and dishes. They make a perfect presentation. Roasted veggies like these are so good you hardly miss the meat.
ReplyDeleteI love roasted veggies! I could eat them for a meal without anything else... I love your serving dishes too! Very cute :) Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful dish! I love simple yet delicious dishes like this one! Such a beautiful presentation too Sandra! Also... there's something waiting for you here: http://www.manusmenu.com/rotisserie-potatoes
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your break!!!
Love this, Sandra! Roasted vegetables are so easy to make but so delicious, fun and healthy to eat!
ReplyDeleteYour photos are SOOOOOOOOO pretty. Gorgeous really. Love roasted veggies :)
ReplyDeleteSometimes there's nothing better than a bunch of simple vegetables thrown into a pan and set to roast! Lovely side dish, and colorful too! Thanks for sharing, Sandra. Enjoy your spring break with the kiddos!
ReplyDeleteI'm not a vegetarian but roasted veggies can be my main dish and I'd be happy! Enjoy your spring break and we chat soon! :-)
ReplyDeletedelicious looking vegetables wonderfully done
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful dish, nicely photographed as well! Sometimes there is nothing more satisfying than a plateful of roasted vegetables, all those flavors and textures smooth with olive oil. Usually it's a winter dish for us, but any time, side or main dish these are wonderfully good. Hope you and your family enjoy a delightful Spring break.
ReplyDeleteWhat pretty dishes! This looks very healthy, but still full of flavor. Great way to eat healthy!
ReplyDeleteAs much as I love my sweets, this is something I would grab for first. Hope you and the kids enjoy break and that you all have a wonderful Easter.
ReplyDelete-Gina-
Roasted vegetables are my favorite - brings out the flavors like no other preparation! Gorgeous photos, too. Have a great weekend and a wonderful Easter, Sandra!
ReplyDeleteSimple, easy and beautiful! Lovely of you to share your healthy lifestyle with us. Happy Easter to you and yours, Sandra.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing. Easy to make.
ReplyDeleteI can eat roasted vegetables every day:) Looks absolutely delicious!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely one dish meal, Sandra. We should eat meals like this until Christmas when we indulge in super rich food again.
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