Author Notes
Roasted root vegetables and sweet, dried figs make for a tasty side dish that is sure to please as part of a holiday or special meal. I combined the lightly colored root vegetables with the black rice for its beautiful contrast, but the black rice also provides a subtly earthy flavor that rounds out all the flavors. Use any combination of root vegetables on hand, but try for a variety. —Rebecca Fallihee | GUTSy Performance Nutrition
Ingredients
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2-3
parsnips, roughly chopped
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2-3
carrots, roughly chopped
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1
large onion, roughly chopped
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1
celeriac, peeled and roughly chopped
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3
medium kohlrabi, stems removed, peeled and roughly chopped
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4-5
stems fresh thyme
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1 teaspoon
salt
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olive oil
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1 cup
black rice, rinsed
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2 1/4 cups
water
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1 bunch
kale, destemmed and chopped
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1/2 cup
dried figs, diced
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
Directions
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Prep the roots and toss them with the salt, a dash of black pepper, and olive oil. Roast until tender, 45 minutes or so.
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Meanwhile, combine the black rice and water and bring to a boil on the stovetop. Turn down to low, cover and cook for 40 minutes.
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While rice and roots are cooking, dice figs, and prepare the kale. A couple minutes before the vegetables come from the oven, toss in the kale and allow to wilt. Then, remove the vegetables from the oven, toss with the rice, figs, and season to taste with salt and black pepper.
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