Difficulty: Easy | Serves: 4-6
Salt-Crusted Root Vegetables This simple, rustic cooking method creates tender, aromatic, and deeply flavorful vegetables—perfect as a side dish, a salad topper, or even a wholesome snack! Plus, it reduces the need for added fats and seasonings, letting nature’s goodness shine.
Ingredients For Salt-Crusted Root Vegetables
🔵 4-6 medium root vegetables (such as carrots, beets, sweet potatoes, or parsnips) 🥕🥔
🔵 2 cups coarse sea salt 🧂
🔵 1 cup all-purpose flour (or a gluten-free alternative) 🌾
🔵 ½ cup water
🔵 1 egg white (optional, for a firmer crust) 🥚
🔵 1 tablespoon fresh herbs (like rosemary or thyme, optional) 🌿
👨🍳 Cooking Steps For Salt-Crusted Root Vegetables
Prepare the Salt Crust
1️⃣ In a bowl, mix sea salt, flour, water, and egg white (if using) to form a thick, moldable paste.
2️⃣ Add herbs for an extra layer of aroma and flavor.
Coat the Vegetables
1️⃣ Wash the root vegetables thoroughly but do not peel—this helps retain nutrients.
2️⃣ Pat dry and coat each vegetable entirely in the salt mixture, pressing firmly to encase them fully.
Bake to Perfection
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2️⃣ Place salt-crusted vegetables on a baking sheet and bake for 40-50 minutes (timing varies by size).
3️⃣ Once done, let them cool slightly before cracking open the salt shell.
Serve & Enjoy!
1️⃣ Remove the crust and brush off excess salt.
2️⃣ Slice and enjoy warm with a drizzle of olive oil, butter, or a squeeze of lemon. 🍋
3️⃣ Perfect as a side dish, in grain bowls, or as a standalone snack.
A simple yet elegant way to cook root vegetables—moist, flavorful, and beautifully tender! Who’s ready to crack open some deliciousness Salt-Crusted Root Vegetables
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