Kiss boring veggie sides goodbye, and try this one pan recipe wonder out this week. Our protein-packed Savory Sheet Pan Veggie Bake made with Lifeway Kefir Butter combines various seasonal veggies that are caramelized to perfection in the oven thanks to our probiotic kefir butter giving them a gourmet flavor without the hassle or high price tag of a fancy meal. Meanwhile, a few dollops of our high protein Lifeway Farmer Cheese transforms this recipe from a quick veggie side dish to a filling, gut-healthy entrée.
Roasted Veggies Meet Lifeway Kefir Butter and Farmer Cheese
In this recipe, our European-style kefir butter transforms sweet potato, carrots, fennel, onion, and beets into a mouthwatering, flavorful dish thanks to its high butterfat content and high-quality ingredients. Our probiotic kefir butter is made with real milk and live probiotic cultures without any fillers or added oils.
Once the veggies are cooked, they’re plated and served with our creamy, cultured farmer cheese that contributes live probiotics, calcium, and 15 grams of protein per serving to this dish for top tier satisfaction. Our easy to digest farmer cheese is lactose intolerant friendly, making dinners with cultured dairy a nutrition win — not a post-meal regret. Combined with the prebiotic fiber and array of nutrients from the veggies, Lifeway Farmer Cheese makes it easier than ever to turn a traditional sheet pan side into a macro-friendly, nutrient-dense meal.
So, while veggie dishes might not invoke the same anticipatory delight as a slice of cake, with a little help from Lifeway, they can still become a cozy, craveable healthy meal that make weeknights a breeze. Grab a roasting pan, fire up the oven, and try this recipe with us this week!
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The Benefits of Cultured Dairy for Better Health:
Research continues to show the importance of eating healthy foods, including cultured dairy such as kefir, for better gut health, a strong immune system, and to support the microbiome. Fermented foods like kefir hold important value in this line of research due to the link between the gut-brain axis and overall health.
Specifically, kefir has been shown to help diversify the microbiome, support the digestive system, reduce inflammation, support healthier blood sugar levels, and improve satiety since the bioavailable protein it contains triggers the release of GLP-1. Lifeway Kefir also contains a variety of nutrients that are vital for healthy bones and overall health including vitamins D3, K, and B12 along with calcium and potassium. Along with our kefir, we also offer our creamy, cultured Lifeway Farmer Cheese, a high protein cheese made with live and active cultures to support a healthy microbiome that’s easy to spread and contains no added salt or sugar.
Prep Time: 50 mins Servings: 2Ingredients
- 2 large carrots, scrubbed, peeled, and cut into 1" pieces
- 2 small beets, peeled and cut into 1" pieces
- 1 medium fennel bulb, halved, cored, and cut into 1" pieces
- 1 medium sweet potato, cut into 1" pieces (peel if desired)
- 1/2 a large yellow onion, peeled and cut into 1" pieces
- 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 3/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 2 tbsp. slightly melted Salted Kefir Butter
- Topping: 1 cup Farmer Cheese
Directions
- Heat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
- Place the prepared vegetables on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Toss the vegetables in the oil until well coated, then spread out into an even layer.
- Place the pan in the oven and roast the vegetables for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through, or until fork tender.
- Carefully remove the pan, and while the vegetables are still hot, drizzle with the melted Lifeway Salted Kefir Butter, tossing to coat. Taste and add more salt if needed.
- Once slightly cooled, transfer the vegetables to a shallow dish and top each serving with 1/2 cup of Lifeway Farmer Cheese (we served each bowl with two 1/4 cup dollops). Garnish with a bit of kosher salt and fresh pepper and enjoy!
