Sicilian Roasted Root Vegetables
 
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Side dish inspiration time! Sicilian roasted root vegetables with potatoes and carrots. Roast them with tomatoes and garlic, and top with capers and olives!
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Recipe type: Side
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 lb russet potatoes (1 jumbo, or 2 medium)
  • 2 large carrots
  • 4 tsp olive oil, divided
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ tsp Italian seasoning
  • ⅛ tsp red pepper flake
  • ¼ cup sliced green olives
  • 2 TBS capers, drained
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 F.
  2. Dice potato and carrot into ½ inch pieces. On a parchment lined baking sheet, toss the potato and carrot with 1 TBS olive oil and ¼ tsp salt. Spread out evenly on the pan. Roast in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, combine cherry tomatoes, garlic, 1 tsp olive oil, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flake.
  4. Toss potatoes and carrots, sprinkle with the tomato-garlic mixture, and bake another 10 minutes.
  5. Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with green olives, capers, and fresh parsley.
Recipe by Alison's Allspice at https://www.alisonsallspice.com/sicilian-roasted-root-vegetables/