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Roasted Root Vegetables

Name: Roasted Root Vegetables with Carrots, Fennel and Thyme in Olive Oil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 3 carrots (cut lengthwise); 1 fennel bulb (cut lengthwise); 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme; Salt to taste; Black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)

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This roasted root vegetable dish supports balanced everyday eating with simple ingredients.
It offers steady energy while remaining light but satisfying.
Carrots bring calm nourishment and natural sweetness.
Fennel adds a gentle, aromatic depth that keeps the dish grounding.
Thyme and olive oil create warmth without heaviness.
Ideal for maintaining a steady plant-forward lifestyle.

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Roasted Root Vegetables with Carrots, Fennel and Thyme in Olive Oil

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Roasted root vegetables with carrots, fennel, and thyme for a balanced plant-forward everyday dish.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 35

Total Time 50

Servings: 4

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Calories: 131

Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

3 carrots cut lengthwise
1 fennel bulb cut lengthwise
3 tablespoons olive oil
2-3 sprigs fresh thyme
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

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Cooking Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Place carrots and fennel in a large bowl.
Drizzle with olive oil.
Add thyme sprigs.
Season with salt and black pepper.
Toss to coat evenly.
Spread vegetables on a baking sheet in a single layer.
Roast for 30-35 minutes until tender and lightly golden.
Remove from oven.
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 131kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 63mgPotassium: 403mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 7914IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Cut vegetables evenly for consistent roasting.
Roast at high heat for better caramelization.
Serve warm or at room temperature.

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