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Rainbow Roasted Vegetables with Basil-Mint Pesto [Paleo – AIP]

Rainbow Roasted Vegetables with Basil-Mint Pesto [Paleo - AIP]These rainbow roasted vegetables are so delicious, so comforting, and so quick and easy to prepare! As it often happens, I came up with this recipe by accident as I was cleaning out my refrigerator before my next shopping trip. Little bits of this and that put together ended up creating a wonderful, well-balanced mix of veggies.

Rainbow Roasted Vegetables with Basil-Mint Pesto [ Paleo - AIP ]Serve with a super delicious dairy-free and nut-free pesto to transform these quiet little veggies into something so lively and bursting with flavor! There is no stopping me now; I want to spread this pesto on everything, from roasted vegetables and sweet potato skins to grilled fish and this scrumptious chicken bake!

Rainbow Roasted Vegetables with Basil-Mint Pesto [ Paleo - AIP ]

Oven-Roasted Vegetables with Basil-Mint Pesto [Paleo - AIP]
 
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Prep time
20 mins
Cook time
45 mins
Total time
1 hour 5 mins
 
This recipe is 100% compliant with the strict elimination phase of the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP).
Author: Sophie Van Tiggelen
Recipe type: Vegetables
Cuisine: Paleo Autoimmune Protocol
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
  • 1/2 small cauliflower, finely chopped (about 2 1/2 cups)
  • 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and finely chopped (about 2 1/2 cups)
  • 1 medium red onion, finely chopped (about 2 cups)
  • 5 small carrots, finely chopped (about 2 cups)
  • 1 small parsnip, peeled and finely chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
  • Salt to taste
  • 4 scallions, chopped (for garnish)
  • Serve with this Basil-Mint Pesto.
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the rack in the middle of the oven.
  2. Spread vegetables on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with coconut oil and season with salt to taste.
  3. Roast in the oven until vegetables are tender and turn golden, about 45 minutes, stirring a couple of times halfway through.
  4. Serve immediately with this delicious Basil-Mint Pesto and a garnish of scallions.
  5. Will keep up to 5 days in the refrigerator. Also freezes well. Bon appétit!
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Rainbow Roasted Vegetables with Basil-Mint Pesto [ Paleo - AIP ]

The recipe for these Rainbow Roasted Vegetables has been shared on the Paleo AIP Recipe Roundtable over at Phoenix Helix.

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Filed Under: AIP Latest Recipes, AIP Vegetable recipes Tagged With: basil, carrots, cauliflower, mint, parsnip, pesto, Roasted vegetables, sweet potatoes, vegetables

About Sophie Van Tiggelen

Sophie Van Tiggelen is a passionate foodie, recipe developer, author, and photographer. Diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroiditis in 2009, she used the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) to reverse her condition, and today, Sophie lives a full and vibrant life free from the anxiety and flare-ups that often accompany autoimmune diseases. With her food and lifestyle blog, A Squirrel in the Kitchen, Sophie shares her AIP experience and empowers others to develop new habits to promote good health and wellness. Through years of experience, she has developed simple strategies to be successful on AIP, including numerous mouth-watering, allergen-free recipes that everyone (even those without autoimmune diseases) can enjoy. Sophie is on a mission to make the Autoimmune Protocol - and all that it encompasses - more accessible and sustainable for anyone looking for a more nutritious, more delicious, more health-conscious life.

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  1. Soft Veggie Tacos with Green Tortillas [Paleo-AIP] | A Squirrel in the Kitchen says:
    July 3, 2017 at 8:14 am

    […] salt! This coconut milk-based sauce is my go-to dressing for all things vegetable, from salads to roasted vegetables and even stuffed sweet potato […]

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  2. Baked Pesto Salmon with Butternut Rice [Meal Prep] | A Squirrel in the Kitchen says:
    August 29, 2019 at 8:00 am

    […] The antioxidant benefits of fresh basil, paired with the detoxing properties of fresh cilantro, make this condiment a potent healing elixir! Add it to your vegetables and meat for a bright, fresh boost of flavor. Want to try the pesto on grilled vegetables? Check out this Rainbow Roasted Vegetables with Basil-Mint Pesto! […]

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