Roasted Winter Vegetable Medley

The good news is that you can substitute potatoes for the parsnips or carrots for the squash in this quick and easy casserole.

2 parsnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces

3 cups peeled, cubed butternut squash

1 fennel bulb, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces

1 onion, cut into wedges

3 tablespoons olive oil

1¹/2 teaspoons (tsp) ground cumin

1 tsp group cinnamon

1¹/4 tsp chili powder

¹/2 tsp tumeric

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Combine the parsnips, squash, fennel and onion in a large bowl. Combine the remaining ingredients in a small bowl; then sprinkle the mixture over the vegetables and toss until coated. Roast for 20–25 minutes or until the veggies are tender. Makes 6 servings.

Per 1-Cup Serving: 170 calories; 7 g total fat; 1 g saturated fat; 6 g fiber; 30 milligrams (mg) sodium; 0 mg cholesterol; 26 g carbohydrates; 2 g protein.

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Diane Lofshult is a contributing editor for IDEA Fitness Journal and an award-winning free... moreDiane Lofshult is a contributing editor for IDEA Fitness Journal and an award-winning freelance author who specializes in nutrition and weight management topics. She is the founder of In Other Words, an editorial consulting firm based in Solana Beach, California. Reach her at lofshult@roadrunner.com. less

IDEA Fitness Journal, Volume 3, Number 2

February 2006

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