Ingredients
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2 -3 lbs mixed vegetables (such as red bliss potatoes, sweet potatoes or yams, carrots, turnips, parsnips or beets)
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6 -8 whole peeled shallots
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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2 bay leaves
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1 teaspoon kosher salt or 1 teaspoon sea salt
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freshly ground black pepper
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5 sprigs fresh rosemary
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5 -6 fresh sage leaves
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olive oil
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1 large pumpkin
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roasted red pepper
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roasted green pepper
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2 large red onions, cut in large chunks
Instructions
- Cut off the top of the pumpkin in such a way that it gives you a"top.
- "Scoop out the seeds of the pumpkin and save them for toasting, or discard them.
- Clean out the inside of the pumpkin and rub with olive oil.
- Sprinkle with a bit of salt and add about 1/2 cup of water.
- Place the pumpkin in a 325 degree oven and bake for about 30 minutes until slightly softened on the inside.
- Remove from the oven and set aside.
- Peel and cut the root vegetables in large pieces all about the same size.
- Place them in a zipper type plastic bag with about 1/3 cup of olive oil.
- Close the bag and shake to coat the vegetables well.
- Pour the vegetables in a large roasting pan.
- Add the cut onions, shallots, minced garlic, and herbs.
- Stir with a large spoon.
- Sprinkle with the kosher or sea salt and some black pepper.
- Place the pan, uncovered, in a 425 degree oven.
- Roast for about 20 minutes, shaking the pan two or three times.
- Turn the pan and reduce the heat to 375 degrees and bake for another 20 minutes, shaking or stirring to keep the vegetables from burning.
- Continue baking until all veggies are soft, about 10-20 minutes more.
- Remove the vegetables to the warm pumpkin and cover with the top.
- Serve, adding small pieces of the softened pumpkin if you like.
- Remember to remove the bay leaves before eating.
- VARIATIONS: Add some roasted red or green peppers.
- Add a bit of cayenne pepper for a"hot" taste.