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Roasted Squash and Sweet Potatoes

Easy Vegetable Recipes

 

Yellow/orange veggies are rich in vitamin A. A ripe yellow squash, butternut squash, and nutrient rich sweetpotatoes, pair nicely in this tasty dish.

Ingredients

  • Yellow squash
  • Butternut squash
  • Sweet potatoes
  • Sprinkle of salt & pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Preparation Steps

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Peel sweet potatoes, discard the ends, and cut into 1½-2 inch pieces. Remove seeds from a butternut squash, then peel and cut into similar pieces. Cut yellow squash into 1-inch rounds.
  3. Place veggies on a baking sheet, sprinkle with salt & pepper. Drizzle with olive oil, then toss gently to coat.
  4. Bake for 45 minutes, or until tender. The roasted veggies are simple, nutritious, sweet and ready to serve.
  5. Enjoy!