Craving a hearty and comforting dish to warm you up on a chilly winter day? Look no further than this delightful root vegetable casserole. This casserole is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a nutritional powerhouse, packed with an array of flavorful and healthy root vegetables. From sweet potatoes and carrots to parsnips and turnips, each ingredient brings its unique flavor and texture to create a symphony of flavors in every bite. Whether you're a vegetarian looking for a satisfying main course or a meat-lover seeking a delectable side dish, this casserole is sure to hit the spot. And with a few simple steps and minimal prep time, it's an easy and convenient meal that the whole family will love. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will leave you feeling cozy and satisfied.
**Additional Recipe Ideas:**
1. **Creamy Carrot and Potato Casserole:** For a creamy and comforting twist, try this casserole featuring tender carrots, potatoes, and a velvety sauce made with milk, butter, and spices.
2. **Roasted Root Vegetable Medley:** If you prefer roasted vegetables, toss your favorite root vegetables with olive oil, herbs, and spices, then roast them until tender and caramelized. Serve as a side dish or a light main course.
3. **Root Vegetable Gratin:** For a gratin that's both savory and sophisticated, layer thinly sliced root vegetables in a baking dish, top with a creamy sauce, and sprinkle with grated cheese. Bake until golden brown and bubbly.
4. **Root Vegetable Curry:** Transform your root vegetables into a flavorful curry by simmering them in a fragrant sauce made with coconut milk, curry powder, and a blend of spices. Serve with rice or naan bread.
5. **Root Vegetable Soup:** On a chilly day, nothing beats a warm and hearty soup. Simmer your favorite root vegetables in broth with herbs, spices, and a touch of cream for a comforting and nutritious meal.
ROOT VEGETABLE CASSEROLE - FREEZER FRIENDLY COMFORT FOOD
This Root Vegetable Casserole is a superstar side dish - it's delicious, easy, cheap, healthy, versatile and can be made ahead of time. This is freezer-friendly comfort food at its best!
Provided by Myra
Categories Side Dish
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Peel turnip, carrots, parsnips and sweet potato and cut them into chunks. I chopped the turnip smallest because it takes the longest to cook, and the sweet potato larger because it cooks faster. The carrots and parsnips are somewhere in the middle (see photo below for an example).
- Put them in a large pot with 1 teaspoon of salt, cover with water and bring to a boil. Cook until vegetables are soft enough to be pierced with a fork or sharp knife (make sure that each kind of vegetable is soft).
- Drain. I put a strainer over a large bowl so I could save the vegetable broth and make a soup. Put vegetables back in the pot.
- Use a potato masher to mash them up. Then use a hand mixer to cream them together. Add butter, cream cheese and 1/2 teaspoon of salt and mix well to combine and make them creamy.
- Spoon them into a large casserole dish. You can refrigerate, or even freeze the casserole until you're ready to eat it. When you're ready, bring the dish to room temperature and preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Sprinkle with panko. Bake until heated through (around 30 minutes) and top is browned (you might need to broil it for a couple of minutes).
- Serve hot and enjoy! :)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 24 mg, Sodium 132 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving
ROOT VEGETABLE GRATIN
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories side-dish
Time 2h10m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 13-by-10-by-2 1/2-inch baking dish.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large (12-inch) saute pan over medium heat, add the onion and fennel and cook for 10 minutes, tossing occasionally, until lightly browned and tender. Add the garlic and cook for one minute.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the onion mixture, sweet potatoes, celery root, Yukon Gold potatoes, cream, chicken stock, Gruyere, thyme, 1 tablespoon salt and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and press lightly so the vegetables lie flat all the way to the edge. Combine the bread crumbs and 2 tablespoons of olive oil and distribute evenly on top. Bake uncovered for 1 1/2 hours, until the vegetables are very tender when tested with a small knife and the top is browned and bubbly. Allow to set for 15 minutes and serve hot.
- Make ahead: Bake in advance and reheat while the turkey rests, or assemble the dish, cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours, then bake before serving.
WINTER ROOT VEGETABLES
Christmas dinner wouldn't be the same without this colorful side dish. We love the interesting combination of vegetables including red potatoes, brussels sprouts and parsnips covered with a zippy sauce. -Mary Jane Jones, Williamstown, West Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 10-12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook vegetables separately in water until tender; drain. Melt butter; stir in remaining ingredients. Combine the vegetables and butter mixture; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 72mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ROOT VEGETABLES CASSEROLE FOR WINTER
Saw a picture of this one in *Successful Farming* magazine's January 08 edition and simply HAD to post it for future reference. It looks and sounds so G-O-O-D! Use the veggies in any combination, as long as you end up with 3 cups (plus the carrots, etc.). The original recipe wanted you to boil the onions with the other veggies--but that just didn't appeal to me--so I added the step with sauteeing the onions. Use your favorite melty cheese, we prefer cheddar, the original recipe called for Gruyere. Don't you love having a choice? :rofl:
Provided by Debber
Categories Onions
Time 1h
Yield 1/2 cup, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place chopped vegs in 2 cups water in saucepan & boil; simmer until tender (cooking time will vary depending on which vegs you use--check for tenderness at about 12 minutes); drain.
- While that's bubbling, saute onions in butter; set aside.
- Preheat oven to 375; grease a 1-quart casserole baking dish; set aside.
- To veggies, add nutmeg and S & P; then mash or beat until consistency you appreciate--you should have small lumps--unless you like it glue-y!
- Add sauteed onions, crumbs and eggies; mix in lightly.
- Spoon into prepped pan; bake uncovered for 35 minutes; sprinkle with cheese, bake additional 5-10 minutes (browned & knife comes out clean).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.4, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 78.2, Sodium 418.9, Carbohydrate 15, Fiber 3, Sugar 4.8, Protein 5.8
ROASTED WINTER VEGETABLES
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Cut the carrots, parsnips, sweet potato, and butternut squash in 1 to 1 1/4-inch cubes. All the vegetables will shrink while baking, so don't cut them too small.
- Place all the cut vegetables in a single layer on 2 baking sheets. Drizzle them with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss well. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, until all the vegetables are tender, turning once with a metal spatula.
- Sprinkle with parsley, season to taste, and serve hot.
ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLES
Provided by Mark Bittman And Sam Sifton
Categories side dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425 degrees. Peel vegetables (optional) and cut them into 1- to 2-inch chunks, put them in a baking pan and toss with the oil and a sprinkling of salt and pepper.
- Put the vegetables in the oven and roast without stirring for 20 minutes, then check. If they look dry and are sticking to the pan, drizzle with more oil. Continue roasting, stirring or turning the vegetables once, for another 20 minutes or so. Stir in the herbs, then return the pan to the oven for another 20 to 40 minutes, until crisp. Remove from the oven. Garnish with rosemary or thyme.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 192, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 412 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram
ROOT VEGETABLE CASSEROLE
A melange of root vegetables that makes a hearty, delicious dish. It uses parsnips and celeraic, two "forgotten" veggies that make this dish especially welcome and refreshing.
Provided by chuckmall
Categories Vegetable
Time 35m
Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F Peel vegetables and chop into bite-sized pieces. Put in a pan of boiling water and boil for 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix lemon pepper, dried parsley, dried tarragon leaves, salt, and panko bread crumbs. Stir. Pour lemon juice and olive oil over vegetables. Stir gently. Then sprinkle in half of bread crumb/spice mixture, and stir. Sprinkle in the rest and stir again. Pour into a 9x12 pan that has been coated with olive oil. Bake at 350F for 15 minutes, then serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.2, Fat 8.5, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 1971.8, Carbohydrate 53.9, Fiber 7, Sugar 6.4, Protein 6.9
SLOW-COOKER WINTER ROOT VEGGIE AND SAUSAGE CASSEROLE
Come home to this herbed root vegetables and smoked sausage casserole that's slow cooked for a filling dinner!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 9h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In 3 1/2 to 4-quart Crock-Pot® Slow Cooker, combine all ingredients except parsley; mix well.
- Cover; cook on low setting for 7 to 9 hours.
- Just before serving, stir in parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving, Sodium 1520 mg, Sugar 8 g
ROASTED WINTER ROOT VEGETABLES
These roasted root vegetables are colorful and delicious. More importantly, they can be partially prepared so as to ease the amount of preparation on turkey day. I often serve them with roast beef as well. The recipe can be easily scaled to suit a smaller yield.
Provided by rupps
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Carrots
Time 1h30m
Yield 60
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the rutabaga in a pan and cover with water. Add 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer until tender and easily pierced with a fork, about 5 minutes. Drain well, and cool completely. Repeat steps to cook the parsnips and carrots.
- Place completely cooled vegetables in resealable freezer bags. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 days, or freeze up to 1 month. To thaw the vegetables, refrigerate overnight and drain.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Pour the vegetable oil into a rimmed baking dish. Place the vegetables into a large mixing bowl and toss with the basil, salt, and pepper. Place the pan in preheated oven to heat for 5 minutes. Add the vegetables and toss to coat with the oil.
- Roast vegetables in preheated oven, turning every 10 minutes, until tender and golden brown, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13.8 g, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 67.3 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
SPICY ROOT & LENTIL CASSEROLE
The potatoes in this recipe take on the spicy flavours beautifully - our idea of the perfect veggie supper
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Buffet, Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper, Vegetable
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large pan and cook the onion and garlic over a medium heat for 3-4 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally. Tip in the potatoes, carrots and parsnips, turn up the heat and cook for 6-7 minutes, stirring, until the vegetables are golden.
- Stir in the curry paste or powder, pour in the stock and then bring to the boil. Reduce the heat, add the lentils, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the lentils and vegetables are tender and the sauce has thickened.
- Stir in most of the coriander, season and heat for a minute or so.Top with yogurt and the rest of the coriander. Serve with naan bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 64 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 10 grams fiber, Protein 14 grams protein, Sodium 1.24 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Choose root vegetables that are firm and blemish-free.
- Peel and cut the vegetables into uniform pieces so they cook evenly.
- Use a variety of root vegetables to create a colorful and flavorful dish.
- Add herbs and spices to taste. Some good options include rosemary, thyme, sage, garlic, and onion.
- Don't overcook the vegetables. They should be tender but still have a slight crunch.
- Serve the casserole hot or cold. It's also great for leftovers.
Conclusion:
Root vegetable casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish that's perfect for a cold winter day. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its combination of healthy vegetables and warm spices, this casserole is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
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