Oven Roasted Sweet Beets and Potatoes

Description:

These aren’t your grandma’s sweet potatoes. Oven roasted sweet root vegetables with savory spices, honey and topped with blue cheese. A simple side dish for the busy holidays. 

Ingredients:

1 jar  J&A Pickled Sweet Baby Beets

1 pound sweet potatoes, cut into 1.5 inch chunks

4 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 tablespoon honey

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

3-5 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese 

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.


2. Place all ingredients (except the blue cheese) into a large bowl and toss until everything is well coated. 


3. Grease a large sheet pan. Place mixture onto the sheet pan and spread out in a single layer.


4. Cook for about 35 minutes or until tender, stirring halfway through cooking.


5. Once veggies are done, transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with crumbled blue cheese. Perfect for the Fall holidays. Enjoy!