Long Pepper Root Vegetable Roast

Recipe Snapshot

Long Pepper Root Vegetable Roast uses Long Pepper to build expressive flavor with repeatable technique.

• Total time: 55 minutes
• Difficulty: Easy
• Why this spice matters: Long pepper adds sweetness and warmth that flatters caramelized roots.
• Pairing suggestion: Roast chicken or lentil puree

Ingredients

• Mixed root vegetables, 1.2kg
• 2 long pepper spikes, grated
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 tablespoon honey

Method

1. Cut vegetables into even pieces.
2. Toss with oil, salt, and grated long pepper.
3. Roast until browned and tender.
4. Finish with honey and a final pepper dusting.

Chef Notes

Taste at each stage and protect aromatic spices from excessive heat. If the flavor feels flat, add a tiny finishing pinch of fresh spice just before serving.