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WINTER ROOT VEGETABLE SIDE DISH WITH ARPACAS AND GINGER

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WINTER ROOT VEGETABLE SIDE DISH WITH ARPACAS AND GINGER

WINTER ROOT VEGETABLE SIDE DISH WITH ARPACAS AND GINGER

This hearty winter side dish celebrates the natural sweetness of celery root and carrots, complemented perfectly by the warm, spicy notes of fresh ginger. The mix of roots with tender zucchini and bell pepper, finished with nutty arpacas (hulled barley), creates a comforting accompaniment for any meat dish—even oven-baked salmon.

🕒 Prep & Cook Time: 50-55 min

🍽️ Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 small zucchini
  • 1 small red bell pepper
  • 1 small red onion
  • 3 slices celery root
  • 1 large carrot
  • 1 parsnip
  • 6 heaping tablespoons cooked arpacas (hulled barley)
  • 20 g fresh ginger, grated
  • 2-3 tbsp cooking oil
  • Salt, freshly ground black pepper, and chili flakes, to taste

Instructions

  1. Peel the carrot, onion, celery root, and parsnip. Slice the onion into thin strips. Cut the other vegetables into sticks—make the carrot sticks slightly thinner since they take longer to cook.
  2. Spread the vegetables evenly on a parchment-lined baking tray. Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and chili flakes. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of oil and toss well to coat. Level the vegetables evenly in the tray.
  3. Roast in a preheated oven at 200°C (390°F) for 35-40 minutes, checking that the carrots and celery root are tender—they take the longest to cook.
  4. Meanwhile, heat 1-2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet. Add grated ginger and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the cooked arpacas and stir-fry over high heat until heated through. Season with salt.
  • If you don’t have cooked arpacas, you can substitute with cooked bulgur or brown rice.
  1. When the roasted vegetables are ready, remove the tray from the oven. Pour the ginger-infused arpacas over the vegetables and gently toss together. Adjust seasoning with freshly ground black pepper and additional salt if needed.

Serving Suggestions

Serve this warming root vegetable medley as a side to roasted meats, grilled fish, or as a nourishing vegetarian main with crusty bread.

💡 Tips

  • Cut carrots thinner to ensure even cooking with other roots.
  • Fresh ginger adds brightness and balances the earthiness of root vegetables.
  • Toss gently after roasting to keep vegetables intact.

📝 Final Thoughts

This winter vegetable side dish combines the comforting flavors of roasted roots with the wholesome texture of arpacas and the zing of ginger. It’s a satisfying, healthy choice that brings warmth and depth to any meal during colder months.