Roasted Veggie Bowl (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 12 oz of sweet potato.
02 - 1 pound of parsnips or turnips.
03 - 1/2 cup farro (dry).
04 - 8 oz of carrots.
05 - 1 pound of beets.
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper.
07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil.
08 - 1/4 cup olive oil.
09 - 1 tablespoon of rosemary (fresh or 1 tsp dried).
10 - Salt and pepper to your liking.
11 - 2 tablespoons of white balsamic vinegar.
12 - 1 tablespoon of sage (fresh or 1 tsp dried).
13 - 3 medjool dates, pits removed.
14 - 1 teaspoon of thyme (fresh or 1 tsp dried).
15 - 3 cups of chopped kale (about 3 oz).
16 - 1/4 cup water.
17 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard.
18 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt.
19 - 1 1/3 cups of water or broth.

# Instructions:

01 - Set the oven to 425°F and let it heat up.
02 - Slice all the veggies into small, bite-sized pieces.
03 - Mix the veggies well with olive oil and spices.
04 - Bake them in the oven for about 35 minutes or until they soften.
05 - Boil farro in some broth for around 10 minutes.
06 - Cover and leave it alone for five minutes.
07 - Throw dates, mustard, vinegar, and water into a blender and blend thoroughly.
08 - Pour in the olive oil and blend again till it’s nice and smooth.
09 - Rub the kale gently with some olive oil to soften it.
10 - Mix the roasted veggies, farro, and kale in a big bowl.
11 - Drizzle the dressing over everything and toss it all together.

# Notes:

01 - Quinoa works as a gluten-free option.
02 - If needed, regular balsamic is okay too.
03 - You can make parts of this ahead of time.
04 - Swap parsnips for turnips if you'd like.