Honey-Glazed Root Vegetable Medley with Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Honey-Glazed Root Vegetable Medley with Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
For the Honey-Glazed Root Vegetables
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 pound parsnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 red onion, cut into 1-inch wedges
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- 2 pounds Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 stick unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, warmed
- 1/4 cup milk, warmed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the carrots, parsnips, sweet potatoes, and red onion. Drizzle with olive oil, honey, chopped fresh thyme, salt, and black pepper. Toss until all vegetables are evenly coated.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Spread the seasoned root vegetables in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Roast for 30-35 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the vegetables are tender and caramelized. Keep warm.
⏱️ 35 min•🌡️ 400
- 5
While the vegetables are roasting, place the peeled and cubed Russet potatoes in a large pot. Cover with cold water by about 1 inch. Add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are very tender when pierced with a fork.
⏱️ 20 min
- 7
Drain the potatoes thoroughly. Return them to the hot pot over low heat for 1-2 minutes to dry out any excess moisture.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Add the minced garlic, unsalted butter, warmed heavy cream, warmed milk, salt, and black pepper to the potatoes. Mash with a potato masher until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
⏱️ 10 min
- 9
Serve the creamy garlic mashed potatoes alongside the honey-glazed root vegetable medley. Garnish with fresh chives.
⏱️ 5 min
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Honey-Glazed Root Vegetable Medley with Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
For the Honey-Glazed Root Vegetables
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 pound parsnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 red onion, cut into 1-inch wedges
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- 2 pounds Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 stick unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, warmed
- 1/4 cup milk, warmed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
In a large bowl, combine the carrots, parsnips, sweet potatoes, and red onion. Drizzle with olive oil, honey, chopped fresh thyme, salt, and black pepper. Toss until all vegetables are evenly coated.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Spread the seasoned root vegetables in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Roast for 30-35 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the vegetables are tender and caramelized. Keep warm.
⏱️ 35 min•🌡️ 400 - 5
While the vegetables are roasting, place the peeled and cubed Russet potatoes in a large pot. Cover with cold water by about 1 inch. Add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are very tender when pierced with a fork.
⏱️ 20 min - 7
Drain the potatoes thoroughly. Return them to the hot pot over low heat for 1-2 minutes to dry out any excess moisture.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Add the minced garlic, unsalted butter, warmed heavy cream, warmed milk, salt, and black pepper to the potatoes. Mash with a potato masher until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
⏱️ 10 min - 9
Serve the creamy garlic mashed potatoes alongside the honey-glazed root vegetable medley. Garnish with fresh chives.
⏱️ 5 min