SUDS ‘N GRUB (Grill-Roasted Root Veggies)
Description: π A terrific recipe (from the beer store, of course) for those root vegetables that are so readily available in the fall. My personal choice is Molson’s Canadian, but feel free to use your own favorite beer! πΊ
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
Ingredients | Quantity |
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Beer | 1/2 cup |
Barbecue sauce | 1/2 cup |
Maple syrup | 1/2 cup |
Water | 5 cups |
Carrots | 1 large |
Parsnip | 1 large |
Potatoes (mini) | 1 pound |
Red onion | 1 |
Zucchini | 1 |
Mushrooms | 4 cups |
Garlic cloves | 12 |
BBQ seasoning | 2 tablespoons |
Olive oil | 3 tablespoons |
Salt | To taste |
Pepper | To taste |
Instructions:
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BBQ Syrup:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the beer, barbecue sauce, and maple syrup until well combined. Set aside for later use.
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Preparing the Veggies:
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Start by bringing 5 cups of water to a rolling boil in a large pot.
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Meanwhile, prepare the vegetables:
- Peel and deseed the squash, then cut it into 2-inch chunks.
- Peel the carrot and parsnip, then cut them into 2-inch chunks.
- Cut the mini potatoes in half.
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Add these prepared vegetables to the pot of boiling water and cook for 3 minutes.
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Drain the vegetables well.
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Peel the onion and cut it into 12 wedges.
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Cut the zucchini into 2-inch chunks.
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Cut the mushrooms in half.
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Grilling the Veggies:
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In a large bowl, combine all the prepared vegetables with the garlic cloves, BBQ seasoning, olive oil, and beer. Toss everything together until well coated.
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Transfer the seasoned veggies to a BBQ grill basket.
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Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
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Grill the vegetables for 8-12 minutes per side, or until they are lightly charred and tender.
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Carefully remove the veggies from the grill basket and transfer them to a large bowl.
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Finishing Touches:
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Drizzle the grilled veggies with the prepared BBQ syrup.
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Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Give everything a final toss to combine all the flavors.
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Serve your delicious SUDS ‘N GRUB Grill-Roasted Root Veggies hot and enjoy!
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Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 372.1
- Fat: 5.6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 167.9mg
- Carbohydrates: 75.6g
- Fiber: 8.1g
- Sugars: 22.2g
- Protein: 6.8g
Recipe Notes:
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This recipe is perfect for those cozy fall evenings when you’re craving something hearty and flavorful.
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Feel free to mix and match your favorite root vegetables based on what’s available or what you love the most.
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The BBQ syrup adds a deliciously sweet and tangy glaze to the veggies, making them irresistible.
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Serve these veggies as a side dish at your next BBQ or as a main course for a satisfying vegan meal.
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Don’t forget to pair these Grill-Roasted Root Veggies with a cold beer of your choice for the ultimate comfort food experience! π»
Enjoy this hearty and delicious SUDS ‘N GRUB recipe with your loved ones, and let the flavors of fall shine through in every bite! πβ¨