Healthy & Easy Thanksgiving Recipe

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday! Food, food, food!

No, I am not ashamed of the fact that I looooveeee to eat! Potatoes, gravy, mac & cheese, and alllll the desserts.

But of course I try to take care of myself and add in plenty of vegetables.

This is one of my favorite healthy side dishes to make for Thanksgiving. Easy and delicious!!


Ingredients:
– 1 pound carrots, sliced into about 1 inch pieces
– 4 medium beets
– 2 medium red onions, cut into wedges
– 6 tbsp olive oil
– 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
– zest of 1 lemon
– 1 tbsp thyme
– salt and black pepper to taste

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Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. In a small bowl combine the balsamic vinegar, 4 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon zest and thyme.
3. Season to taste with salt and black pepper and set aside.
4. Wrap the beets tightly in aluminum foil and set aside.
5. Line a large baking sheet with 2 pieces of aluminum foil.
6. Place the beets on one piece of foil.
7. Place the carrots and onions on another piece of foil.
8. Drizzle the carrots and onions with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and salt and pepper to taste.
9. Transfer the baking sheet to the oven.
10. Bake the carrots for 30-35 minutes or until tender.
11. Bake the beets for 50-60 minutes or until easily pierced with a knife.
12. Let the beets cool for a bit, then peel the beets and dice into about 1 inch pieces.
13. Add the carrots, onions and beets in a large bowl.
14. Add the olive oil mixture and toss to combine.
15. Taste and season with more salt or black pepper if necessary.

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What do you think? Will your Thanksgiving guests enjoy this dish?