Christmas is the feast commemorating the birth of Christ. It is fixed in the liturgical year as December 25th and is preceded by four week of fasting called Advent.Oven Roasted Winter Vegetables
- 4 carrots
- 3 sweet potatoes
- 2 parsnips
- 5 sprigs fresh thyme
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 red onion, cut into 8 wedges
- 1 lemon, cut into 8 wedges
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup salted blanched peanuts
Preheat oven to 400ºF
Peel carrots, parsnips and sweet potatoes. Cut into 1/2 “chunks. Place on rimmed baking sheet. Add thyme, garlic, red onion, lemon to vegetables. Toss in oil to coat.
Roast in center of oven for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Remove and discard thyme. Add peanuts, toss to mix. Roast 5 minutes or until peanuts are golden. Serve sprinkled with chopped fresh parsley. Serve warm or at room temperature.
