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.

CARAMELIZED ONIONS

~ Susan Williams/That Susan Williams

2 T. olive oil
2 T. unsalted butter
2 lb. onions, peeled and sliced in half-rounds
1/2 t. fresh thyme leaves
2 T. balsamic or sherry wine vinegar
1 t. kosher salt
1/2 t. pepper

Heat olive oil and butter in large pan.  Add onions and thyme, tossing with the oil.  Place lid on pan and cook over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes to sweat the onions.  Remove the lid and continue cook for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are caramelized and golden brown.  Add the vinegar, salt, and pepper and cook for two more minutes, scraping the brown bits from the pan.  Season to taste.