Roasted roots

Serves - 4

Root vegetables extremely healthy but are also high in starches and sugars. Potatoes are the highest closely followed by parsnips.

Eating them in moderation in phase 1 and particularly phase 2 will help with weight-loss.

Nutrition per serving

Fat: 6 g

Carbs: 19 g / Fiber: 4 g (Net Carbs: 15 g)

Protein: 2 g


Ingredients

  • 200 g potatoes or parsnips

  • 200 g carrots

  • 200 g beetroots

  • 2 T butter melted

  • 6 garlic cloves (skin on)

  • sprig rosemary

  • sprig thyme


Method

  1. Preheat oven to 180ºC / 350 F.

  2. Chop all veg into bitesize chunks.

  3. Spread out on a roasting tray or 2 with garlic and brush with melted butter and herbs.

  4. Roast for 40-60 mins - till golden.

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