{"id":822,"date":"2010-09-20T14:04:04","date_gmt":"2010-09-20T21:04:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/leanmeanvirilemachine.com\/?p=822"},"modified":"2010-09-20T14:04:04","modified_gmt":"2010-09-20T21:04:04","slug":"healthy-vegetable-recipes-roasts-for-the-chilly-months","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/theguycancook.com\/blog\/2010\/09\/20\/healthy-vegetable-recipes-roasts-for-the-chilly-months\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy Vegetable Recipes – Roasts for the Chilly Months"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"healthy<\/a>The days are getting shorter and the weather’s getting cooler, which can only mean one thing: it’s time to start using the oven again (and not just for frozen pizza!)<\/p>\n

Roast chicken<\/a>, beef, and pork are excellent staples to know how to cook to ensure that you are eating healthy food with minimal investment of time and money. Throwing some roots, tubers, and squash in along with the meat is a great way to incorporate more tasty veggies into your diet.<\/p>\n

Why Roasting?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Roasting works best for the starchy vegetables that can withstand heat and require a bit of cooking in order to tenderize. These veggies tend to be in season during the fall and winter, making them cheaper and easier to get ahold of. These starches are particularly beneficial for the days when you do your short, intense workouts in order to restore leptin levels so you don’t overeat.<\/p>\n

The Best Vegetables for Roasting
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The thing I like about roasting vegetables is the same thing that I like about grilling shish kebabs and making salads<\/a> – you don’t need a specific recipe and can make do with whatever you have lying around. Just head out to the grocery store and grab a bunch of roots and tubers, butter, salt, and pepper.<\/p>\n

Here are some of the best candidates for roasting vegetables:<\/p>\n