Pear, Ginger Roasted Beets & Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients

• 3 beets, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes

• 1 sweet yellow onion, chopped

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced

• 2 large sweet potatoes, diced into 1-inch cubes (peel or keep skin on, either works)

• 2 pears (ripe but still firm)

• 1 tsp fresh thyme

• 1 Tbsp avocado oil or olive oil

• 1 tsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)

• salt, to taste

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400° F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a mixing bowl, combine beets, onion, garlic, ginger, salt, and about 1 Tbsp avocado oil. Toss so veggies are well coated in oil. Spread beet mixture evenly on baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.

3. While beets are baking, combine sweet potatoes, pears, thyme, salt, and remaining oil in bowl.

4. Add the sweet potatoes and pears to the baking sheet and mix to combine.

5. Place mixture back in oven and roast for an additional 40 to 50 minutes. Toss mixture halfway through baking.

6. Add more salt to taste after cooking and garnish with fresh parsley. Enjoy warm or cold.