Honey Roasted Root Vegetables

Roasting vegetables is one of the easiest side dishes you can prepare for a meal. All you need is your favorite vegetables, some olive oil, fresh seasonings, and a baking pan. We oven roast vegetables several times a week. I always try to throw in different vegetables and seasonings each time to give some variety to our side dishes. This side dish is very tasty and reminds me of the fall, which is why I decided to share it with all of you. I served these delicious vegetables with some lean smoked ham steaks and some fresh pineapple. I think you will love this dish.

Honey Roasted Root Vegetables
Serves 6-8
Adapted from: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/honey-roasted-root-vegetables-10000001108240/

Ingredients:
2 cups peeled and chopped sweet potatoes
1 1/2 cups peeled and chopped turnips
1 1/2 cups chopped parsnip
2 cups chopped carrots
1/4 cup pure honey - we use local honey from a local bee farm
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 shallots chopped in chunky pieces or 1/2 onion chopped
nonstick cooking spray or olive oil spray

Directions:
-Preheat oven to 450 degrees
-In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and make sure to stir them all together and get everything mixed together.
-Take a baking sheet/pan and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
-Place the large bowl of vegetables onto the baking sheet and spread out.
-Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes or until vegetables are tender and cooked. You will want to make sure you stir the vegetables around every 15 minutes or so to prevent burning.

Enjoy! :)