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Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives

July 2007

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Enjoy! - Celebrate Sunny Days with Manitoba Foods

My Roots are Showing

My Roots are Showing
 

Get back to your roots but don't boil them, roast them instead. The roasting caramelizes them, releasing their natural sweetness to be enjoyed with any main dish.

1/3 cup (75 mL) canola oil
1/3 cup (75 mL) Manitoba maple syrup
1/3 cup (75 mL) Maple Leaf Distillers Maple Liquor
2 ½ cups (750 mL) red potatoes, cut into wedges
2 cups (500 mL) acorn squash, peeled, cut into cubes
1 cup (250 mL) rutabaga, peeled, cut into cubes
4 (4) parsnips, peeled, cut lengthwise
4 (4) carrots, peeled, cut lengthwise
1 (1) head garlic, separated into cloves, peeled
1 (1) large red onion, cut into eighths
1 tsp (5 mL) salt and pepper
1 tbsp (15 mL) dried basil


Mix together all ingredients. Place mixture on roasting pan with parchment paper for easy clean up. Bake at 425°C (220°C) for 40-45 minutes or until tested done. Turn vegetables occasionally.

Makes 8 servings

Manitoba Canola Growers Association
www.canola-council.org

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