Tahini Maple Roasted Root Medley (Printable Version)
Colorful root vegetables roasted until caramelized and tossed in creamy tahini-maple dressing. Perfect comforting main or striking side.
# Ingredient List:
→ Root Vegetables
01 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
02 - 2 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
03 - 1 small sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
04 - 1 small beet, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
05 - 1 red onion, cut into wedges
→ Roasting
06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
08 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
09 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
→ Tahini Maple Dressing
10 - 3 tablespoons tahini (sesame paste)
11 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
12 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
13 - 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
14 - 2–3 tablespoons warm water
15 - Pinch of salt
→ Garnish
16 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
17 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine carrots, parsnips, sweet potato, beet, and red onion. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, pepper, and thyme. Toss to coat evenly.
03 - Spread vegetables in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 35–40 minutes, tossing once halfway, until tender and caramelized at the edges.
04 - Whisk together tahini, maple syrup, lemon juice, grated garlic, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Gradually add warm water until the dressing is smooth and pourable.
05 - Transfer roasted vegetables to a serving platter. Drizzle with tahini maple dressing and gently toss to coat. Garnish with fresh parsley and toasted sesame seeds before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The way the earthy sweetness of roots meets that creamy tangy dressing is basically magic
- It looks like something from a restaurant but comes together with almost zero active cooking time
02 -
- Beets will bleed onto everything during roasting, so toss them separately if you want to keep your carrots bright orange
- The tahini dressing can seize up at first but keep whisking and it will turn silky smooth
03 -
- Crowding the baking sheet will steam the vegetables instead of roasting them, so use two sheets if needed
- Let the vegetables cool for just 5 minutes after roasting so the dressing clings instead of sliding right off