Autumn’s best ingredients combined in a zesty, nutritious side dish.

Ingredients:

• 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• ¼ teaspoon iodized salt, plus additional to taste
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, plus additional to taste
• 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• ½ orange, juiced and zested
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 2 medium apples, diced
• 3 tablespoons sliced almonds

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°.
2. Place sweet potato cubes and broccoli florets on a baking sheet and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of oil; toss gently to coat.
3. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and roast for 15 minutes. Turn and continue roasting for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, orange juice, orange zest and crushed red pepper.
5. In a large bowl, combine potatoes and broccoli, with apples, almonds and remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Gently toss with balsamic dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

TIP: Add 1 tablespoon of honey to the dressing for a sweeter alternative.

Recipe courtesy of the ALDI test kitchen. Visit ALDI.us for more kid-friendly recipes!