Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Carrots, cut | 260 g | Sweet, Bitter · Heating |
 Turnips, cut | 220 g | Pungent, Bitter, Sweet · Heating |
 Sweet potato, cut | 260 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Olive oil | 24 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Fresh rosemary | 4 g | Pungent, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Rock salt | 5 g | Salty · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Heat the oven and cut the carrots cut and turnips cut and sweet potato cut into evenly sized pieces.
- Toss with the olive oil, fresh rosemary, rock salt.
- Spread in one layer on a wide tray so steam can escape.
- Roast until the centers are tender and the edges are browned, turning once midway.
- Rest for three minutes and serve warm.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original international roasted-vegetable adaptation)
Mixed Root Vegetable Roast is roasted until tender and served warm rather than as a cold side. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and add a little ghee if the dish feels dry. Pitta: moderate chilies and sharp sourness, favoring coriander or fennel. Kapha: keep the portion light, reduce added fat, and favor ginger or black pepper.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Mixed Root Vegetable Roast
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (193g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 79 kcal | 152 kcal |
| Protein | 1.1 g | 2.2 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 11.9 g | 23.0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 4.9 g |
| Total Sugars | 4.1 g | 7.9 g |
| Total Fat | 3.3 g | 6.3 g |
| Calcium | 31.6 mg | 61.0 mg |
| Iron | 0.45 mg | 0.86 mg |
| Magnesium | 16.1 mg | 31.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 35.6 mg | 68.8 mg |
| Potassium | 279 mg | 539 mg |
| Sodium | 312 mg | 602 mg |
| Zinc | 0.26 mg | 0.51 mg |
| Copper | 0.09 mg | 0.18 mg |
| Manganese | 0.18 mg | 0.34 mg |
| Selenium | 0.4 µg | 0.8 µg |
| Vitamin C | 8.9 mg | 17.2 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 520.1 µg | 1005.1 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.81 mg | 1.56 mg |
| Vitamin K | 6.9 µg | 13.4 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.06 mg | 0.12 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.05 mg | 0.10 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.64 mg | 1.23 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14 mg | 0.28 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 14.9 µg | 28.8 µg |
| Choline | 10.3 mg | 19.8 mg |
