How long as it been since we’ve done a roasted root veggie medley!? Tonight we roasted sweet potato, blue potato and parsnip. (Cut into pieces, rubbed in olive oil and salt and baked for about 45 minutes at 400*, flipped once). I have to admit that I probably ate another 1/3 cup or so straight off the sheet pan!!! I LOOOVE roasted root veggies!
The other half was one of my other favorites: Baked Tofu with Pepperjack Cheese melted on top. Served on a small bed of spinach drizzled in EVOO. I liked the tofu + cheese combo a lot.
After dinner I found my tiny piece of toast that was supposed to accompany the meal burned in the toaster! I took a few bites of him before I threw it out.
I’m pretty full for the second time today. After dinner I cleaned all the floors in the house (which I can do in about 20 minutes with my handy Method Mop, spray bottle of Mrs. Meyers, and vacuum). I’ve got a few things to do to prepare to go out of town tomorrow. If you haven’t heard (read), I’m going to Hillsborough tomorrow for an RDU blog gathering before I leave for Baltimore early Saturday morning with my mom to visit my grandparents in their new home. The husband is staying in Chapel Hill for a small fraternity reunion!
I’ve got Food Science Lab early tomorrow morning from 9-11:30 and because of my travels, I need to get in my visit to the gym beforehand, so the alarm will be set for 5.
Nite 
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What are blue potatoes??
Love Mrs. Meyers. Have fun tomorrow!
dinner looks delicous! It’s a small world, I’m actually headed to Baltimore this weekend too; what area are you going to?
I love that you burned your bread b/c I’m notorious for that. But most of all, I love that you still took a few bites, b/c I would have too! haha
I just flew back from RDU today, too bad it’s a day late – I was there for work this week. It’s -10 in Chicago right now so I should have stayed in Raleigh
Ooh, yum! Roasted root veggies are soooo good! Totally agree! Yours look delish!
Safe travels,
Diana
I just baked tofu tonight for the first time – how many mins do you bake yours for? It was pretty nice but I wonder if I can get it crispier (without frying it LOL)
Have fun at the blog meeting!!
mmm looks gorgeous…roasty veggies are the best!
SWEET POTATOES!!!!!!!!!!!
Good luck with lab tomorrow!!
I have all the ingredients to make roasted veggies so that may be in the plans for the weekend! Sleep well tonight, it sounds like you will need it!
Definitely craving tofu and roasted sweet potatoes now!
I love roasted root veggies too. Or any roasted veggies for that matter.
I love roasted veggies, so flavorful! And the tofu with cheese idea is great. I would love to try that with a vegan cheese. Yum!
Ugh, my alarms is going to be set for 5 AM as well tomorrow. I’ve never tried melted cheese on baked tofu. Looks good and packs a protein punch! Wishing you safe and fun travels this weekend.
great idea melting the cheese over the tofu! I’ll have to try that!
Kath, I too am a big root Vegetable fan… they look delish!
Have a fun trip! I hope you come to the midwest one of these days, I’d love to meet you in person!
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Ive never eaten cheese and tofu together. which is weird, because i eat cheese with anything
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Love the root veggies! Hmm, I’ve never thought to try tofu and cheese together.
Loving the tofu with melted cheese! Maybe tofu will be gettin another chance around here!
OMG! Tofu and cheese! When I was little I used to have Tofu with melted Provolone on top… YUM! I would then be ILLIN from my Lactose Intolerance
AHHH well! It was worth it, kinda
Have fun on your tripster!
looks like a great combo
Eating veggies straight off the sheet pan. You are such a rebel! Lol.
Dinner looks great! Tofu with cheese is something I would never think of but looks delicious!
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Roasted veggies are definitely one of my favorite foods. This meal is perfect!
Nice looking dinner – root veggies are always excellent, and the tofu & cheese looks interesting. Have a good trip this weekend.
What kind of tofu did you use? How long do you bake?
A simple summer for you is very inspiring to me! I really need to get off my butt and learn how to cook tofu how I like it. And I like pepperjack cheese on pretty much EVERYTHING so I think I will use your technique to learn how to enjoy tofu for myself!
Did you put anything special on the tofu before you baked it?
I seriously need to try the baked tofu/cheese combo ASAP!
I am a straight from the pan roasted veggie girl too. I swear I eat a few each time I open the oven to turn them. Soooo good! I’ve never cheezed my tofu before, looks good!
*drool*
That looks so good, especially the sweet potato. Did you season your veggies with anything other than olive oil and salt? I’m getting into cooking more vegetable dishes, and would love some spice recommendations.
Those veggies look sooo good! I think I’ll put that on the menu for this weekend. Have a great weekend away!
Roasted sweet potatoes and parsnip are two of my favorite foods, too! Your dinner looks delicious. Safe travels today.
emmy ,
I’ll be in Towson. I could meet at the mall on Sat.
sarah + Dee ,
We all got our baked tofu from Miss Gliding Calm:
http://glidingcalm.wordpress.com/gliding-calm-tofu/
And here’s a BBQ one I did:
http://www.katheats.com/?page_id=4448
I don’t always press mine under books. I’ve found it works well either way ,but needs longer cooking if no pressing. I use Firm tofu.
AshleyH ,
No, nothing on it, but I should have. Don’t use me as an example!
Mimi ,
Nope – just oil and salt, although cajun seasonings and cinnamon seasonings are all wonderful (we were lazy).
Kath
Dinner looks incredible! I have one lone Sweet Potato hanging out at home – you have inspired me! I think I will make it tonight!
Dinner looks good! I would have never thought of putting cheese on tofu like that.
I love those little blue potatoes
I think this looks like THE best dinner ever. Sweet potatoes, tofu, AND cheese…its basically a compilation of my favorite things on one plate!
Love your dinner! i have never thought to put cheese on tofu,but it looks delicious. And i don’t think it gets any better than having roasted root veggies
yumm I love roasted veggies. I don’t think I’ve ever had blue potatoes! will definitely have to try that!
Tofu and cheese together are fantastic! I especially like shredded cheese sprinkled on top of tofu scrambles. With a side of roasted potatoes, please.
If there’s any time of year to be roasting vegetables, this is it, right? For seasoning, I like McCormick’s Steak Seasoning, which is a nice blend of salt, herbs, and hot spices. But it’s potent, so use with caution!
I have leftover baked tofu in my fridge. Guess who’s going to cover it with cheese and eat it with sweet potato fries?
When you come to Baltimore this weekend, don’t forget Obama is coming through the city around 4, so they are closing down some parts of the 83 during the day! Have fun!
Ashley ,
Thanks for the head’s up! We’re hoping to be there by 1pm.
K
Sweet potatoes get us everytime. They’re addictive!