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It feels good to post again! These last couple weeks have been pretty busy. Today's recipe is one I have been wanting to post about for a while now. The dish sounded good in my head, but I figured I needed to test it to make sure it was good before I shared it! I tried it earlier this week and the verdict is in: this sweet and savory mix is definitely a winner. This dish features 4 "star" ingredients of fall: sweet potatoes (AGAIN!), carrots, butternut squash, and apples. You may be able to throw out your readers after adding this dish to your diet. Carrots, butternut squash, and sweet potatoes are rich in beta carotene, which is a source of Vitamin A. Vitamin A is essential for vision, a strong immune system, and healthy skin. Apples are a great source of fiber (make sure to eat the skin to reap all the benefits). Apples are also high in vitamin C, which will help fend off the germs you encounter day to day. You will need: 2 medium sweet potatoes 2 large carrots 1.5 cups butternut squash 1 medium apple (I used a Gala, but feel free to use whatever you have) 2 cloves garlic 2 tsp olive oil 1/4 tsp or less kosher flake salt (use 1/8 tsp if using iodized or sea salt) pepper cinnamon Preheat over to 400 degrees F. Slice and cube vegetables and apple. Spread produce evenly on a lined cookie sheet. Drizzle the olive oil over the fruit/veggie mix and use your hands to ensure all the pieces have a coating. Sprinkle lightly with seasonings. Bake in oven for an hour to an hour and 15 minutes. Every 15 minutes, give the mix a stir so that everything cooks evenly and to prevent sticking. Serves 3. Nutrition Info (per serving): Calories: 185 Fat: 5 g Carbohydrates: 39 g Sodium: 94 mg Fiber: 6.5 g Protein: 2.5 g Looks great, smells great! This is a wonderful dish to prepare for the upcoming holiday season. Yes, it's early-ish October, but Thanksgiving is almost here! Winter vegetables are a great way to incorporate more veggies into a picky eater's diet because they are a bit sweeter than say, broccoli or brussels sprouts. However, they are typically higher in carbohydrates as well, so we still don't want to overdo it when consuming them. Until next time!
4 Comments
tee
10/18/2012 05:08:08 am
sounds great. will give it a try.
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Alena
10/19/2012 01:52:51 am
Yayyy!
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karen martin
10/24/2012 03:10:47 am
your sweet potato stew was great - and this sounds delicious and different - just what i need right about now and can' wait to try it - keep them coming
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Alena
10/29/2012 12:54:01 am
Glad you enjoyed the stew! Was it really spicy? Or was it just me?? Let me know how you like this one
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AuthorHello there, my name is Alena and I am a Registered Dietitian! This blog is a platform through which I can share my knowledge and perspectives on a variety of nutrition-related topics. Feel free to contribute by commenting. Archives
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