Tender Winter Veggies (Printer-Friendly Version)
# Shopping List:
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1 red onion.
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1 butternut squash.
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2 sweet potatoes.
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3 carrots.
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1 large turnip.
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4 to 5 garlic cloves (leave the skins on).
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A pinch of salt and black pepper.
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1 teaspoon of four-spice mix.
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1 tablespoon of brown sugar.
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2 to 3 tablespoons of olive oil.
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1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger (optional).
# Let's Cook:
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Peel all the veggies, except the garlic. Dice the butternut squash, sweet potatoes, carrots, and turnip into equal-sized cubes. Slice the red onion thinly.
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Line a baking dish with parchment paper. Put in the diced veggies along with the unpeeled garlic cloves.
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In a small bowl, mix together the spices, salt, pepper, and brown sugar. Evenly sprinkle the mix over the vegetables, then drizzle with olive oil.
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Bake at 140°C for half an hour. Then, turn up the heat to 150°C and continue baking for another 30 to 60 minutes, or until the veggies are soft and tender.
# Cook's Tips:
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Cooking slowly lets the veggies get really soft and brings out their natural sweetness.
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Make sure the veggies are diced evenly so they cook at the same rate.