Herb-Infused Roasted Root Vegetables with Garlic-Herb Crust

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-04 · Updated 2026-04-04

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A comforting side dish featuring Denver-grown root vegetables roasted with aromatic garden herbs and a garlic-infused crust. This American-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs Carrots, Parsnips, Sweet potatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 230 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 American cuisine 230 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 medium Carrots
2 medium Parsnips
2 medium Sweet potatoes
3 tbsp Fresh thyme
2 tbsp Fresh rosemary
4 Garlic cloves
3 tbsp Olive oil
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp Balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp Sea salt

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Peel and cut 2 medium carrots, 2 medium parsnips, and 2 medium sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Toss with 3 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 3 tbsp fresh thyme in a roasting pan.
Step 2: In a small bowl, mash 4 garlic cloves with 1 tbsp Dijon mustard and 1 tsp balsamic vinegar until smooth. Spread mixture over vegetables, then sprinkle with 2 tbsp fresh rosemary.
Step 3: Roast for 25-30 minutes until vegetables are tender and golden at the edges, stirring once halfway through cooking. Remove rosemary sprigs before serving.