Cast Iron Roasted Vegetables 1 & 2

     I came up with these simple recipes about 3 weeks ago.  Jason and I needed some new flavor combinations this go around with Paleo.  These were also my first go’s in getting back into a cooking groove again.  Jason uses the cast iron skillet all the time but I haven’t really played around with it too much.  So I thought why not give everything a try and see what happens.   Needless to say, I am happy with the results and wanted to share.  These really came out delicious and are entirely Paleo.  I highly recommend trying them if you are looking for some new flavor combinations for your vegetables.  And both have bacon.   So I mean...

AUTUMN IN A CAST IRON

*Preheat Oven to 400 Deg. F.

*Items Needed - Cast Iron Skillet and Ingredients

**CAUTION: Cast Iron Skillet is extremely hot while and after being in Oven.  Use oven mitts.

Ingredients:

• 1 Sweet Potato [Cubed]
• 2 Parsnips [Sliced]
• 2 Carrots [Sliced]
• 1 package of whole Bella Mushrooms [Halves the larger mushrooms]
• 3 Cloves Garlic [Smashed] 
• 3 Strips Bacon [Sliced into 1/2 inch pieces]
• Kosher Salt
• Fresh Ground Black Peppercorn

How-To:

• Toss ingredients together in large bowl.  
• Place ingredients in Cast Iron Skillet.
• Season again if like.
• Place in pre-heated oven.
• Roast until Bacon is beautiful and crispy.
• Take out, place on stove, and let cool.
• Serve warm.

CAST IRON ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS & VEGETABLES

*Preheat Oven to 400 Deg. F.

*Items Needed - Cast Iron Skillet and Ingredients

**CAUTION: Cast Iron Skillet is extremely hot while and after being in Oven.  Use oven mitts.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb Brussels [Halved]
• 1 Sweet Potato [Cubed]
• 1/2 Med. Yellow Onion [Chopped/Diced]
• 2 Cloves Garlic[Sliced]
• 3 Strips bacon [Sliced into 1/2 inch pieces]
• Kosher Salt
• Fresh Ground Black Peppercorn

How-To:

• Toss ingredients together in large bowl.  
• Place ingredients in Cast Iron Skillet.
• Season again if like.
• Place in pre-heated oven.
• Roast until Brussels are crispy and Bacon is just cooked.
• Take out, place on stove, and let cool.
• Serve Warm.

CHEERS!