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 tastier. 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.
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.
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
- ½ 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.
Chef’s Notes
Nutrition
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Mimi
Beautiful. I just wish my husband liked vinegar! But he does claim that roasted vegetables are better than candy!
Liz DellaCroce
You can always leave the vinegar out!!
Brasserie Louis
I tried this and it turned out delicious. Everyone loved the caramelized and browned veggies. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Liz DellaCroce
I’m so happy you enjoyed it!!
Cal
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!
Liz DellaCroce
That sounds amazing! So glad you liked it!!
Sarah
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!
Liz DellaCroce
Oh I’m so glad you enjoyed!
Bob P.
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.
Liz DellaCroce
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!
Betty
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.
Liz DellaCroce
Oh what a brilliant idea!!! I am going to roast up a bunch of veggies this weekend and do just that!
Joanne
I love this veggie mix! Definitely perfect for sprucing up the old boring side dishes.
Liz DellaCroce
I get so sick of the same sides night after night!
Susan
This recipe sounds like a real winner – all the ingredients are flavors I love. I will definitely be making this.
Liz DellaCroce
I hope you love it!
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
My fork is DEFINITELY waiting. Love balsamic on my veggies and I’ve been extra craving veggies after the holidays :)
Liz DellaCroce
Tell me about it!! Same here. :)
Aggie
Asher is soooo cute! I am loving these roasted vegetables! They look delicious. And love what you and Dara are doing! Good stuff!!
Liz DellaCroce
I’m so glad you’ll be joining us Aggie!!! xoxoxo
Nicole ~ Cooking for Keeps
Always looking for new, flavorful and creative side dishes, and this meets all of those requirements! Happy New Year!
Liz DellaCroce
Me too – never seem to have enough!
Julia
What a great side dish! I love trying new things like this for the family!
Liz DellaCroce
Your boys would love this Julia! Happy New Year!
Rachel @ Athletic Avocado
Love this idea! Roasting veggies is my fav way to prepare them! Yum!
Liz DellaCroce
I hope you try them!
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles
I love the sound of the balsamic with this veggie mixture, delish! Happy New Year to you and your family!
Liz DellaCroce
Same to you friend!! I hope our paths cross again in 2015!
Phi @ The Sweetphi Blog
I love sweet potatoes and cauliflower and love learning new ways to enjoy them! YUM!
Liz DellaCroce
So simply but so so good! Happy New Year Phi!
Danae @ Recipe Runner
This is such a great side dish! I love the cauliflower and sweet potato combo and roasting veggies in balsamic is the best!
Liz DellaCroce
Thank you so much Danae!
Gaby
He looks like one very happy camper! Cute! I love these roasted veggies, the balsamic vinegar is a great idea.
Liz DellaCroce
Thanks Gaby!! Happy new Year!
Jenny Flake
Ooooo, I have been roasting veggies like crazy lately! Soo trying your version! xo
Liz DellaCroce
Me too!! I swear anything roasted turns into gold. Happy new Year!
Sommer@ASpicyPerspective
Girl… I NEED the 6 week challenge right now. Totally making these.
Liz DellaCroce
YAY I’m so glad you’ve joined the challenge!!!!
Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen@
This looks like a wonderful heathy dish. I have been loving the roasted veggies lately, I will have to try this.
Liz DellaCroce
Me too Miss!! We’ve been eating them a lot lately – partly to heat up the house by turning on the oven. :)
Maryea {happy healthy mama}
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!
Liz DellaCroce
Yes me too!! Such a great point!
Maureen
Those vegetables would definitely excite my tastebuds and make me forget about any unhealthy, calorie laden food. :)
Liz DellaCroce
That’s always the plan right Maureen? :)