January 07, 2009
Unless you have some fancy-schmancy dinner party planned, I find it best to go to the farmer's market with nary a menu in mind, and let the recently harvested ...
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Red beets |
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Red onion |
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Fingerling potatoes |
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Kabocha (or acorn squash) |
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Ground black pepper |
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Fresh sprig of rosemary |
Step 1 |
Clean and top the beets and, along with the fingerling potatoes, drizzle with olive oil. |
Step 2 |
Roast whole at 400 degrees until softened, but not completely cooked (about 30 minutes). |
Step 3 |
Remove from the oven and carefully peel the beets, then cut in half. |
Step 4 |
Slice the fingerlings lengthwise in half and continue roasting |
Step 5 |
Quarter the fennel and red onion lengthwise |
Step 6 |
Cut the kabocha into 1/2 inch wedges. |
Step 7 |
Toss all the veggies in a bowl and drizzle enough olive oil to sufficiently coat. |
Step 8 |
Then, add a big splash of balsamic vinegar, a couple hearty pinches of Kosher salt, a few good turns of fresh ground black pepper, and a small sprig of fresh rosemary. |
Step 9 |
Let roast another 30-40 minutes, turning every so often to get an even roast. |
Adjust the amount of vegetable according to personal preferenc.
Slowly roasting vegetables releases their natural sugars, creating a delicious caramelization that marry all their glorious earthy flavors into one beautiful dish.