Easy & Delicious Roasted Vegetable Medley with Fennel

(Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free, Soy Free, Grain Free, Vegan)

Ingredients:

3 whole carrots (sliced)

2 cups brussel sprouts (cut in half)

1/2 purple onion (sliced)

3 green onions (chopped)

6 -12 ounces asparagus (trimmed) – cut into smaller pieces if you prefer

4-6 small sweet peppers (cut in half lengthwise)

2 cloves garlic (minced)

3- 4 small potatoes (sliced)

1 teaspoons fennel seed

salt & pepper to taste

2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions:

Place all ingredients in lightly oiled baking pan.  Drizzle olive oil over the vegetables.  Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees for approximately 45-55 minutes or until vegetables are browned and tender.

Fun Nutritional Facts about Fennel Seed:

Fennel Seeds are seeds of a flowering plant in the parsley family.  It has an abundance of antioxidants, minerals, vitamins and dietary fiber.   Here are just a few of its health benefits:

• Reduces water retention/bloating
• Aids digestion
• Helps to increase breast milk supply
• Improves skin complexion