Balsamic Glazed Root Vegetables (Print Version)

Roasted root vegetables glazed with balsamic and topped with a crunchy pistachio finish, perfect for hearty meals.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Root Vegetables

01 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
02 - 2 parsnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
03 - 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed
04 - 1 small red onion, peeled and cut into wedges
05 - 1 medium beet, peeled and diced

→ Glaze

06 - 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
07 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
08 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
09 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
10 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
11 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Pistachio Crunch

12 - ⅓ cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
13 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
14 - ¼ teaspoon flaky sea salt
15 - ½ teaspoon lemon zest (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss all root vegetables with olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper from the glaze ingredients.
03 - Arrange vegetables evenly on the baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes.
04 - Whisk together balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and remaining olive oil in a separate bowl.
05 - Remove vegetables from oven, drizzle with the balsamic glaze, and gently toss to coat. Return to oven and roast an additional 15 minutes until caramelized and tender.
06 - Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Toast chopped pistachios for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and optional lemon zest, then remove from heat.
07 - Transfer glazed vegetables to a serving platter and sprinkle pistachio crunch evenly over the top. Serve warm.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Colorful and festive for gatherings
  • Fully vegetarian and gluten-free
02 -
  • Contains tree nuts (pistachios) and mustard
  • This recipe is naturally gluten-free and vegetarian
03 -
  • Swap in other root vegetables like turnip or rutabaga for extra flavor
  • Add fresh rosemary or thyme to deepen herbal notes
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