Northern-Spiced Roasted Root Vegetable Medley

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-15 · Updated 2026-06-15

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A warming roasted vegetable dish inspired by northern climates, featuring earthy root vegetables tossed in a fragrant blend of warming spices. This American-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 55 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 180 calories and feeds 6, 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: 15 min Cook: 40 min Serves 6 American cuisine 180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks Carrots
3 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks Parsnips
2 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes Sweet potatoes
1 large, cut into wedges Red onion
4 tbsp Olive oil
1 tsp Ground cinnamon
1 tsp Ground cumin
1/2 tsp Smoked paprika
1 1/2 tsp Salt
1 tsp Black pepper
1 tbsp Fresh rosemary, chopped

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 3 peeled and chunked carrots, 3 peeled and chunked parsnips, 2 peeled and cubed sweet potatoes, and 1 large red onion cut into wedges.
Step 3: Drizzle 4 tbsp olive oil over the vegetables, then sprinkle with 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary.
Step 4: Toss everything thoroughly to coat evenly in the oil and spices.
Step 5: Spread the vegetables in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 6: Roast for 35-40 minutes, turning halfway through, until the vegetables are tender and caramelized at the edges.