Roasted Root Veggies with Creamy Peanut Sauce

Hello hello!

Today I’m bringing you a warm, tasty recipe perfect for those crisp and chilly days when you want something a little more substantial than soup. It’s easy to make, but keep in mind that the prep time can be a bit lengthly, depending on how many types of vegetables you use. Enjoy!

What you’ll need:

• 2 parsnips
• 1 large yam
• 1 medium eggplant
• 1/2 butternut squash
• 1 head of garlic
• 1 medium onion
• 1 package firm or extra firm pressed tofu
• 2-3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• 1 1/2- 2 cups peanut butter
• 2/3 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tbsp agave nectar or maple syrup
• 1 pack vermicelli noodles

Cut up all the veggies and tofu into bit size chunks and place in bowl. Drizzle melted coconut oil over and mix. sprinkle with garlic and onion powder. Place in a large glass baking dish and cook at 450 degrees for 45 minutes to one hour. The veggies should become soft and golden brown.

While these cook, combine peanut butter, apple cider vinegar, water, and agave in a pot over medium low heat. The ingredients will melt together as you stir to make a delicious peanut sauce. You may need to add more water, depending on the thickness of the peanut butter you’ve used. Also, taste it! You may want it more tart or more sweet, so add more apple cider vinegar or agave accordingly. If you find it is too strong, add more water. Boil the vermicelli noodles when everything is almost done (they cook very quickly!). When the vegetables are soft and golden, pour the sauce over them and allow to cook for another 5-10 mins. Remove and serve over the cooked and drained vermicelli noodles. Enjoy!

Substitutions:

I tend to stick to root vegetables with this recipe, but anything can be added. I really like broccoli in this recipe, or sometimes I try a different kind of squash, like acorn. If you have a favorite cooked vegetable, throw it in- potatoes, carrots, celery, fennel- whatever you enjoy cooked up on a regular basis will probably please your taste buds in this combination too!