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    Home » Christmas Vegan Recipes

    Roasted Golden Beets, Fennel & Leek – Roasted Root Vegetables

    Published: Dec 23, 2021 by Richa 2 Comments

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    Make my Roasted Golden Beets, Fennel & Leeks as a simple side for your holiday meal or use it as a stuffing for your holiday roast. Gluten-free.

    roasted golden beets, fennel and leek in a casserole dish

    Looking for a side for your holiday dinner? Make these roasted root vegetables. I like a mix of roasted golden beets, leeks, sweet potatoes and fennel – the perfect blend. The roasting process caramelizes the natural sugar of the root vegetables so after roasting they taste amazingly sweet and delicious.

    The stars of this side dish are the golden beets. Roasting concentrates the natural sweetness of the beets and the golden beets take so beautifully to herbs. Also, they combine easily and naturally with the fragrant aroma of the whole roasted garlic cloves, which enhances their earthy flavor.

    holiday roast with a side of peas and roasted vegetables

    I love to serve these roasted root veggies as a simple side or use it as a stuffing for my holiday roast. 

     

    More recipes for the holidays:

    • Lentil Quinoa Loaf 
    • Lentil Shepherd’s Pie
    • Chickpea Veggie Loaf
    • Shepherd’s Pie with Chickpeas
    • Cauliflower Alfredo, Spinach, Artichoke Lasagna
    • Easy Vegan Veggie Lasagna
    • Grilled Portobello with Garlic Sauce

    roasted root vegetables in a casserole dish
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    Roasted Golden Beets, Leeks & Fennel - the best Roasted Root Vegetables

    Make my Roasted Golden Beets, Fennel & Leeks as a simple side for your holiday meal or use it as a stuffing for your holiday roast. 
    Prep Time20 mins
    Cook Time30 mins
    Total Time50 mins
    Course: Side
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: holiday roasted vegetables, roasted golden beets
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 67kcal
    Author: Vegan Richa

    Ingredients

    • 2-3 teaspoons oil
    • 1-2 golden beet peeled and cubed
    • 1 1/2 cup (90 g) chopped fennel
    • 1 1/2 cup (90 g) chopped leek
    • 1 medium sweet potato peeled and cubed
    • 5 garlic cloves whole
    • 1/2 - 3/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • 2 tablespoons fresh herbs such as thyme, rosemary, sage or use up to 2 teaspoons dried herbs

    Instructions

    • Brush some oil on your baking dish.Then add the cubed raw vegetables to the baking dish.
    • Add the rest of the oil and toss well to coat. Then sprinkle the salt, pepper, and herbs all over. Gently toss well to coat.
    • Then put it in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit.(205 c )
    • Cover the baking dish with parchment for the first 15-17 minutes so that the vegetables cook faster.
    • Then remove the parchment covering the baking dish and also move the vegetables around after the first 15 minutes and then continue to bake for 20-30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender to preference.

    Notes

    You can also add some toasted bread to the stuffing and sprinkle in some vegetable broth. Do this when the veggies are al dente and then continue to bake for 15-20 mins
    Parsnips, carrots, celeriac and other root vegetables are great additions as well 
    Convert the leftover roasted veggies into soup by blending with broth and some cashews and simmer to thicken 

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Roasted Golden Beets, Leeks & Fennel - the best Roasted Root Vegetables
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 67 Calories from Fat 9
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 1g2%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Sodium 527mg23%
    Potassium 267mg8%
    Carbohydrates 13g4%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 3g3%
    Protein 1g2%
    Vitamin A 5616IU112%
    Vitamin C 6mg7%
    Calcium 34mg3%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Ingredients:

    • beets – I like golden beets but regular beets work as well
    • Leeks – You can use onion instead, or spring onions
    • Fennel – if you cannot find fennel or if you don’t like it, use celery or add more leeks
    • Sweet potatoes – or use regular potatoes
    • some  oil is added when roasting the vegetables
    • seasonings: I like my typical stuffing herbs. Thyme, rosemary, sage, or use up to 2 teaspoons dried mixed herbs

    Tips & Substitutions:

    • I like using these roasted veggies as a filling for my holiday roast
    • Make sure your oven is hot. Turn the oven temperature up to 400°F or even up to 425°F. The high heat will quickly coax out all those naturally sweet flavors while keeping the vegetable tender-crisp. Everything will be golden brown and delicious!
    • Use the biggest casserole dish you can find or use a sheet pan to ensure the veggies are not layered too much or doubled up and that they roast instead of steam
    • Celeriac, carrots, and parsnips would be great additions to this dish
    • You can also add some toasted bread to the stuffing and sprinkle in some vegetable broth. Do this when the veggies are al dente and then continue to bake for 15-20 mins

    ingredients for roasted vegetables on a marble countertop


    How to make Roasted Golden Beets, Fennel and Leeks

    chopped root vegtetables in a casserole dish

    Brush some oil on your baking dish. Then add the cubed raw vegetables to the baking dish.

    Add the rest of the oil then sprinkle the salt, pepper, and herbs all over. Gently toss well to coat. Then put it in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit (205 c ). Cover the baking dish for the first 15 minutes so that the vegetables cook faster.

    roasted root vegetables tossed with seasoning in a casserole dish

    Then remove the parchment covering the baking dish and also move the vegetables around after the first 15 minutes and then continue to bake for 20-30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender to preference.

    You can also add some bread to the stuffing and sprinkle in some vegetable broth. Do this when the veggies are al dente and then continue to bake for 15-20 mins

     

     

     

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    1. PamelaB

      December 23, 2021 at 11:26 am

      5 stars
      Love this recipe!

      My local coop has the most amazing produce wall & I find myself standing & looking at it for the “scenery” before shopping.
      And yesterday the fennel & leeks made me stop a bit longer because they were just so gorgeous.
      Now I know how to use them!

      Happy Holidays to you!

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      • Vegan Richa Support

        December 28, 2021 at 11:11 am

        Beautiful veggie view – that’s great

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