Oatmeal

[Bellacatahoula]

Originally Posted by pikabike

It sure does! Also works well for some fresh herbs, as I found out when making an herbed roasted nut mix to bring to a holiday gathering. I panicked a little when the just-out-of-the-oven nuts had gotten soggy. But then I remembered that that happens with hot pantoasted almonds, yet they become good and crisp as soon as they cool off a bit. Strange!

The roasted herbs and nuts smelled and tasted heavenly.

Well, fresh rosemary sure amps up the flavor of roasted root vegetables!
Will have to try with mixed nuts.

My guess on what's going on is when the internal temp rises, this starts to cause the moisture to separate from the fat. Oil/fat is enhanced flavor and aroma. Seeds, nuts, grains, and some herbs are high in fats.

[pikabike]

Getting sidetracked here, but which root veggies do you recommend be mixed? A couple months ago I ate the most delicious roasted root veggies and would like to try making it myself.

The assortment included carrots, onions, beets, parsnip (I think), yams, and at least two more. Tasted like olive oil was the oil used.

[Bellacatahoula]

Originally Posted by pikabike

Getting sidetracked here, but which root veggies do you recommend be mixed? A couple months ago I ate the most delicious roasted root veggies and would like to try making it myself.

The assortment included carrots, onions, beets, parsnip (I think), yams, and at least two more. Tasted like olive oil was the oil used.

I use what I have on hand so it often varies, but these are what I choose from.
Always... onions, carrots, sweet potatoes, red potatoes, garlic, fresh thyme and rosemary. These are added in if on hand, red and/or golden beets (a favorite), parsnips, acorn or butternut squash, rutabaga, and turnips, occasionally a hot pepper or two. Yes EVOO is used but I have also used avocado oil as well.
Some veggies are peeled, all cut to size, thrown in a lg. mixing bowl, with oil, herbs, salt, pepper, and mixed. Dumped onto tray(s) baked at 400F for 40 min. or so, until tender, depending on sizes cut.
I may do this today!