Burdock root is a terrific garden vegetable full of vitamins and minerals amazing medicinal properties – it’s also delicious if you know how to cook it properly! It’s perfect when simply roasted in olive oil with salt and pepper – the flavor is nutty with a slight chew. Learn a few extra additions to make your roasted burdock root extra special and to get the most out of this fall and winter side dish.

Prep Time 5minutes minutes

Cook Time 25minutes minutes

Total Time 30minutes minutes

Servings 2

Author Colleen @ Grow Forage Cook Ferment

Ingredients

• 0.5 lb burdock root
• 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• pinch salt
• pinch pepper
• 0.5-1 tsp soy sauce, Braggs, tamari optional for serving
• 0.5-1 tsp sesame optional for serving

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• Wash the burdock roots well to remove any dirt and grit, then slice into one inch rounds. 
• Place the burdock rounds into a bowl and toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. 
• Spread the roots out onto a sheet pan, cut sides down. Roast for 15 minutes or until golden on one side, then flip. Return to the oven for another 10 minutes.
• Add a splash or two of soy sauce and a sprinkle of seasme seeds when serving, if desired.