Winter Roasted Roots with Cinnamon-Cumin Glaze
Smoky, caramelized, and warmly spiced — this low-carb, fiber-rich medley brings earthy elegance to the coldest season.
Servings 4
Calories 120kcal
Ingredients
- Roasted Vegetable Base
- 2 cups cauliflower florets
- 1 cup rutabaga peeled and cubed
- 1 cup turnip peeled and cubed
- 1 medium carrot peeled and sliced
- 1 small red onion cut into wedges
- 2 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp cracked black pepper
- 🍯 Cinnamon-Cumin Glaze
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- ⅛ tsp smoked paprika optional, adds warmth
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp golden allulose syrup or raw local honey*
- Pinch salt
- *Use honey only if not strictly low-carb; otherwise sub golden allulose syrup.
Instructions
- Step 1: Prep & Roast Vegetables
- Preheat oven to 350°F (commercial convection) or 375°F standard.
- Toss all vegetables with 2 tbsp oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread evenly on parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Roast 25 minutes, flipping halfway for even caramelization.
- Step 2: Make Cinnamon-Cumin Glaze
- In a small saucepan, warm oil gently.
- Stir in cinnamon, cumin, paprika, vinegar, syrup/honey, and a pinch of salt.
- Whisk until smooth. Do not boil — just blend.
- Step 3: Glaze & Finish Roast
- After 25 minutes, drizzle warm glaze over vegetables.
- Toss gently to coat.
- Roast another 10–15 minutes until tender, deeply golden, and slightly crisped at edges.
- Step 4: Serve
- Transfer to shallow serving dish.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, microgreens, or toasted pumpkin seeds.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (per serving, based on 6 servings)
(FDA-compliant, estimated)- Calories: 120
- Total Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 220 mg
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Total Carbohydrate: 10 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3 g
- Sugar Alcohols: 0 g
- Net Carbs: 7 g
- Protein: 2 g
📦 Storage & Reheating
- Refrigerated: 3–4 days
- Reheat: 325°F for 10–12 minutes
- Frozen: Not recommended (turnips may become spongy)
✨ Culinary Notes
- Cinnamon adds unexpected depth and natural warmth to savory dishes.
- Rutabaga and turnip offer hearty texture with lower carbs than potatoes.
- Cumin + vinegar brighten the natural sweetness of roasted vegetables.
