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National Root Vegetables Month

December LTO Ideas & Inspiration

Root vegetables are a versatile and colorful comfort food tailor-made for fall and winter LTO items. They’re also a nutritional powerhouse, rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber, making them an excellent choice for healthy recipes. Below you’ll find our favorite recipes and time-saving products for National Root Vegetables Month and more.

December Featured Products

December Menu Inspiration

Mezze Fries Platter with Hummus and Avocado Labneh Recipe Card
Mezze Fries Platter with Hummus and Avocado Labneh

If your patrons have been asking for more vegetarian options, here's the perfect platter featuring SIDEWINDERS™ Fries Junior Cuts, veggies, and olives. Delish!

Flame-Roasted Fuji Apple Parfait Recipe Card
Flame-Roasted Fuji Apple Parfait

With tender, flame-roasted Fuji apples, tangy Greek yogurt sweetened with honey and cinnamon, and a crunchy granola topper, this parfait has the perfect blend of textures and flavors.

Roasted Italian Vegetables Recipe Card
Roasted Italian Vegetables

You might wonder how a dish that seems so simple can be so flavorful and delicious. Trust us, with only a few ingredients and a little time in the oven, this plant-based dish is one you'll want to make again and again.

Roasted BBQ Corn Salsa Recipe Card
Roasted BBQ Corn Salsa

Great as a side dish to grilled meats and fajitas. RoastWorks® Flame-Roasted Sweet Corn and Peppers with chipotle chili and cilantro.

Flame-Roasted Fuji Apple and Cherry Bread Pudding Recipe Card
Flame-Roasted Fuji Apple and Cherry Bread Pudding

A classic bread pudding with the welcome addition of flame-roasted Fuji apples, dark cherries and a sweet whiskey cream sauce to serve it with.

Gratin of Brussels Sprouts Recipe Card
Gratin of Brussels Sprouts

This creamy gratin features Simplot Simple Goodness™ Brussels Sprouts in a velvety sauce of cream, eggs, nutmeg, garlic, and cheese, and baked to a golden and bubbly finish for a satisfying low-carb vegetable side dish.

Filet Mignon Nachos Recipe Card
Filet Mignon Nachos

Looking to take your nacho game to the next level? We think marinated filet mignon, roasted poblano Mornay sauce and queso fresco crumbles may be just the way to do it.

Sweet Spicy Corn Fritters Recipe Card
Sweet Spicy Corn Fritters

The name says it all...except that these delectable little bites are habit-forming. Be ready to make a lot of these!

Need More Ideas?

For more great recipes, K-12 insights and menu inspiration, download our K-12 Trend Feast® booklet!