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"Roasted Fall Vegetables" by Home Cook Cynthia Thompson

Contributed by Home Cook Cynthia Thompson

Ingredients:

  • 2 large Japanese Eggplants, sliced lengthwise and then into 3 inch segments 
  • 2 Fennel Bulbs, white parts only
  • 2 large leeks sliced lengthwise and then into 4 inch segments
  • 3 red or orange beets, sliced into quarters
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Fresh Rosemary approximately 3 Tbsp
  • Fresh Thyme approximately 3 Tbsp
  • Vignalta, sprinkled to taste

Directions:

  • Prepare the Vegetables. 
  • Generously coat bottom of baking sheet with olive oil and place vegetables on sheet, rolling them in the oil.
  • Sprinkle Vignalta to taste. 
  • Place in 375 degree oven and bake for 30-40 minutes or until all vegetables are tender when pierced with a fork. 
  • Fifteen minutes before removing from the oven, sprinkle and mix Rosemary and Thyme, allowing the spices to roast with the veggies.
  • Reserve a few leafy fronds from the leeks for garnish in a colorful serving dish .