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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.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
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
  • 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.