Smashed Roots and Tubers with Chevre

Elevate your side dish game with this rustic yet elegant recipe for Smashed Roots and Tubers with Chèvre. A delightful medley of sweet potatoes, parsnips, carrots, and golden beets are roasted to perfection, bringing out their natural sweetness and caramelized edges. Smashed together with creamy chèvre (goat cheese) and a touch of heavy cream, this dish strikes the perfect balance between earthy and tangy flavors. Infused with aromatic thyme and finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, it’s a visually stunning, nutrient-packed option ideal for any occasion, from cozy weeknights to festive holiday tables. This recipe comes together in under an hour and serves four—making it a wholesome, crowd-pleasing addition to your repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 large Sweet potatoes
• 2 medium Parsnips
• 3 medium Carrots
• 2 medium Golden beets
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 ounces Chèvre (goat cheese)
• 2 tablespoons Heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon Chopped parsley (optional garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.

Step 2

Peel the sweet potatoes, parsnips, carrots, and golden beets. Cut them into evenly sized chunks, approximately 1 inch in size, to ensure even cooking.

Step 3

Place the chopped vegetables on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with thyme, salt, and black pepper. Toss well to evenly coat the vegetables.

Step 4

Roast the vegetables in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, stirring halfway through, until they are tender and slightly caramelized.

Step 5

Remove the roasted vegetables from the oven and transfer them to a large mixing bowl while they are still warm.

Step 6

Add the chèvre and heavy cream to the bowl with the roasted vegetables. Use a potato masher or the back of a fork to smash everything together until roughly mashed but still slightly chunky. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.

Step 7

Transfer the smashed mixture to a serving dish. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1229.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1369.5

Total Fat 69.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.6g
Cholesterol 95.1mg	0%
Sodium 3733.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 155.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.0g	0%
Total Sugars 53.9g
Protein 34.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 466.7mg	0%
Iron 7.4mg	0%
Potassium 2401.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.1%

Protein: 10.1%

Carbs: 44.8%