Crusty, golden roasted winter vegetables are a thing of beauty. Use whatever root vegetables you have on hand (I've got a few suggestions) and roast them in a hot oven until they crisp and caramelize!
½poundJerusalem Artichokespeeled and cut into 1" pieces
1lemonjuiced
1cupwater
½poundsmall whiteor red skinned potatoes, halved
½poundbrussel sproutstrimmed and halved
½poundcarrotspeeled and cut into 1" pieces
1mediumonionpeeled and sliced into 1/4" pieces from root to tip
3tablespoonsolive oil
1largeclove garlicminced
1teaspoonrosemaryfresh,chopped
¾teaspoonkosher salt
½teaspoonblack pepperfreshly ground
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Spray a sheet pan with vegetable spray and set aside.
Prepare the jerusalem artichokes first. Squeeze the lemon into a medium bowl and add the water - this acidulated water will prevent the artichokes from oxidizing. Peel the artichokes with a vegetable peeler and cut into bite sized pieces. Immediately transfer to the water.
Prepare the rest of the vegetables and transfer to the sheet pan.
In a small bowl combine the garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper. Remove the artichokes from the water and pat dry with a clean towel. Add them to the other vegetables. Drizzle the vegetables with olive oil and sprinkle on the rosemary mixture. Use your hands to to coat the vegetables with olive oil and herb mix. When they are coated, arrange the vegetables so that the cut side of the brussel sprouts and potatoes are on the cookie sheet. Spread the rest of the vegetables out in an even layer.
Roast for 25-30 minutes, then use a metal spatula to flip the vegetables over. Continue roasting for another 10-15 minutes or until golden brown and fragrant.