Root Vegetables Baked in Pesto Sauce

Potatoes, yams, carrots and onion are smothered in a sauce of dill, parsley, basil and olive oil. A great new way to prepare your favorite vegetables.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 304 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 leaves fresh basil
• 1 bunch fresh parsley
• 5 sprigs fresh dill weed
• 2 large potatoes, peeled and sliced
• 1 large yam
• 4 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 2 large onion, sliced
• 7 cloves garlic, peeled

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Place vegetables in a 2 quart casserole dish.

Step 3

In a blender or food processor combine dill, parsley, garlic, basil and olive oil; blend to a smooth paste. Pour over vegetables. Cover dish with aluminum foil.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.