A fast and easy side dish, your family will love these sweet and caramelized balsamic roasted sweet potatoes, cauliflower and onions.
A lot of people tell me they tend to eat the same vegetable side dish night after night – usually steamed green beans or broccoli. While delicious, I always recommend eating a variety of foods all year long for maximum nutrition and health benefits.
If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the years when it comes to eating vegetables, it’s that roasting is almost always the best way to create maximum flavor with very minimal effort.
Balsamic Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Cauliflower & Onions couldn’t be easier to make or more tasty. Feel free to mix and match with any vegetables you have on hand such as parsnips, Brussels or kohlrabi. The options are endless.
As the vegetables roast the natural sugars caramelize created a sweet, smoky and super flavorful side dish that no one can resist.
Your fork is waiting.
Balsamic Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Cauliflower
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
- 1 small head cauliflower cut into florets
- 1 medium onion diced red or yellow
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- minced fresh herbs for garnish (i.e. chives,parsley, etc.) - optional
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with foil. Spray foil with cooking spray and set aside.
- Place chopped veggies (sweet potatoes, cauliflower and onion) in a large resealable plastic bag and drizzle with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper. Seal tightly and shake well until vegetables are evenly coated.
- Spread vegetables in an even layer on a baking sheet and roast until lightly browned and caramelized, 20-25 minutes.
- Sprinkle with fresh herbs before serving.
Recipe Notes:
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Beautiful. I just wish my husband liked vinegar! But he does claim that roasted vegetables are better than candy!
You can always leave the vinegar out!!
I tried this and it turned out delicious. Everyone loved the caramelized and browned veggies. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
I’m so happy you enjoyed it!!
This was super easy to make and absolutely delicious! I stirred the veggies in the middle of cooking to make sure they got more evenly browned and caramelized. I didn’t have any fresh herbs on hand, unfortunately, but I sprinkled them with a little cayenne pepper and it was perfect!
That sounds amazing! So glad you liked it!!
I just made this and it was delicious. Thanks for the tip about spreading the vegetables out really well to get a good roast on them!
Oh I’m so glad you enjoyed!
Can these vegetables be roasted in advance and reheated? I’m trying to put together a dinner and would like to do some preparation in advance. Any tips or suggestions appreciated. Thank you.
Yes they absolutely can be reheated although they will be slightly softer than having just come out of the oven. Of course you could always reheat in the oven to get them crispy again! Enjoy Bob!
Made the full recipe and it was very good. But even better was the frittata I made the next day with 3 cups of leftovers! Added thyme, fresh basil, some Parmesan and goat cheese.
Oh what a brilliant idea!!! I am going to roast up a bunch of veggies this weekend and do just that!
I love this veggie mix! Definitely perfect for sprucing up the old boring side dishes.
I get so sick of the same sides night after night!
This recipe sounds like a real winner – all the ingredients are flavors I love. I will definitely be making this.
I hope you love it!
My fork is DEFINITELY waiting. Love balsamic on my veggies and I’ve been extra craving veggies after the holidays :)
Tell me about it!! Same here. :)
Asher is soooo cute! I am loving these roasted vegetables! They look delicious. And love what you and Dara are doing! Good stuff!!
I’m so glad you’ll be joining us Aggie!!! xoxoxo
Always looking for new, flavorful and creative side dishes, and this meets all of those requirements! Happy New Year!
Me too – never seem to have enough!
What a great side dish! I love trying new things like this for the family!
Your boys would love this Julia! Happy New Year!
Love this idea! Roasting veggies is my fav way to prepare them! Yum!
I hope you try them!
I love the sound of the balsamic with this veggie mixture, delish! Happy New Year to you and your family!
Same to you friend!! I hope our paths cross again in 2015!
I love sweet potatoes and cauliflower and love learning new ways to enjoy them! YUM!
So simply but so so good! Happy New Year Phi!
This is such a great side dish! I love the cauliflower and sweet potato combo and roasting veggies in balsamic is the best!
Thank you so much Danae!
He looks like one very happy camper! Cute! I love these roasted veggies, the balsamic vinegar is a great idea.
Thanks Gaby!! Happy new Year!
Ooooo, I have been roasting veggies like crazy lately! Soo trying your version! xo
Me too!! I swear anything roasted turns into gold. Happy new Year!
Girl… I NEED the 6 week challenge right now. Totally making these.
YAY I’m so glad you’ve joined the challenge!!!!
This looks like a wonderful heathy dish. I have been loving the roasted veggies lately, I will have to try this.
Me too Miss!! We’ve been eating them a lot lately – partly to heat up the house by turning on the oven. :)
This is a great-looking side dish! I love vegetable side dishes that use multiple vegetables. A great way to get lots of goodness in one dish! :) Happy new year!
Yes me too!! Such a great point!
Those vegetables would definitely excite my tastebuds and make me forget about any unhealthy, calorie laden food. :)
That’s always the plan right Maureen? :)