ROASTED BEETS 'N SWEETS

~ allrecipes

6 medium beets, peeled and chunked
2 1/2 T. olive oil, divided
1 t. garlic powder
1 t. kosher salt
1 t. pepper
1 t. sugar
3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and chunked
1 large sweet onion, chopped

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a bowl, toss beets with 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil to coat. Spread in a single layer on baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir remaining olive oil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and sugar until well mixed. Add sweet potatoes and onions, then toss to coat.

When beets are done cooking, combine with sweet potato mixture and bake another 45 minutes or until all veggies are tender, stirring  once after 20 minutes.