Root vegetables are eaten and used in many recipes – if you do not know how to use these root vegetables, here are top 10 ways to use root vegetables in your recipes. You can use them whenever you feel like making some excellent root vegetable dishes.

1. Braised root vegetables: To make braised root vegetables you can use carrots, radishes and potatoes. You need to  first peel the vegetables and then cut them in small sizes and then sprinkle some salt and lemon on them. You will have to add them to hot oil - toss for a few minutes and your braised vegetables are ready to be eaten.

2. Grilled root vegetables –  You can use vegetables like beets, spring onions and potatoes for this grilled vegetable preparation. Grilling root vegetables is quite simple and can be done in just ten minutes. You just need to cut your vegetables in small slices, brush them with olive oil and salt and transfer them on a hot grill. They will be ready in just a few minutes.

3. Mashed root vegetables – You can use parnips and celery roots for this mashed vegetable recipe. You will just have to peel the vegetables and cut them in large slices. Put all of them in a steamer and let them steam for around 20 minutes till they become very tender. Once they become tender, you can remove them from the steamer and drain excess water. Now, put them in your masher and mash them. To enhance their taste you can add some lemon juice or even butter milk, just before serving.

4. Roasted root vegetables: Potatoes and turnips are the choice of most people when they choose to roast root vegetables. These vegetables are first peeled and then cut in small pieces. These are then tossed in olive oil for a short time. Once they are well tossed these are put in a baking pan for roasting process. Spices, herbs, pepper and salt are often added before roasting to give them a lovely taste. Enjoy your roasted root vegetables with bread and soup.

5. Root vegetable chips: Beets and potatoes are the smart  choices  for this recipe. You need to start as usual by peeling and slicing the vegetables very thinly. Fry these thinly cut vegetables in hot oil till they become crisp. Your root vegetable chips will be ready in no time.

6. Root vegetable fries : This tastes wonderful when made from  yucca and sweet potato. You need to start the process by peeling and cutting the vegetables just as we find them in French fry sticks. Once you have cut them well, you need to soak them in cold water for at least 20 minutes. After twenty minutes just pat and dry them. Fry these vegetables in small batches in very hot oil. Add some salt and serve.

7. Root vegetable gratins – Potato leek gratin
Start by  peeling and slicing the  vegetables to make thin pieces. In a baking dish you will have to  layer the vegetable slices neatly.
Add salt, some nutmegs, cheese and pepper to this along with fresh cream. You are almost done with the cooking. You just need to   top with chopped nuts, bread crumbs and cheese shreds. The entire process will take you around 45 minutes.

8. Root vegetable soup – Turnip or beet soup is loved as an early morning  soup. The process of making root vegetable soup is simple and completely similar to the way you make other soups. You will need to cut all the vegetables in small slices and then boil them till they become tender. You can shred them or mash them when they become tender. Do not throw the stock as this will be the base of your soup. Include your tender or mashed vegetables in the soup and top it with fresh cream. Your healthy soup is ready.

9. Root vegetable Hash browns:
You need to start the process by peeling the vegetables which you wish to use. You will have to soak all these vegetables in cold water before you move ahead with the next step. Now you can heat oil in a pan and add all the shredded vegetables in individual patties. Let them get high heat for around ten minutes.
You have to reduce the heat and then continue with the cooking process. Keep cooking till the vegetables become tender. You can serve hot.

10. Root vegetable salads:
You can make beet and orange salad, or celery root salad or even root vegetables and cod salad. Dressings can be your choice – serve them hot so that all flavors are well absorbed.