Maple-Roasted Root Vegetable Bowl: A Healthy Recipe for Gut Health | Modern Endocrine

Ingredients:

  • 1 medium sweet potato, cubed
  • 2 large carrots, sliced
  • 2 small beets, peeled and cubed
  • 2 cups Brussels sprouts, halved
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • 1–2 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Toss sweet potato, carrots, beets, and Brussels sprouts with avocado oil, cinnamon, and sea salt.
  3. Spread evenly on a baking sheet. Roast for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  4. Drizzle with maple syrup and sprinkle with pumpkin seeds before serving.

Pair with: Grilled salmon or tempeh for a protein boost.

Benefits: High fiber for gut health, beta-carotene for hormone support, and magnesium-rich seeds to calm the nervous system.

Dr. Cassie Smith, MD

Dr. Cassie Smith, MD

Board-Certified Endocrinologist · Founder, Modern Endocrine

Dual board-certified in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism and Internal Medicine, and fellowship-trained at the Harold Hamm Diabetes Center, she is the author of Fix Your Gut, Fix Your Hormones. She treats patients in Oklahoma City and by telehealth across 47 states. Meet Dr. Smith

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