
Root vegetables roasted at high heat until their edges caramelize and their centers turn tender — this platter is proof that eating with care doesn't mean eating without joy. Sweet potato, parsnip, and beet are cut into fry-shaped sticks, tossed in melted coconut oil with fresh ginger, turmeric, and coconut aminos, then roasted until deeply golden and fragrant. The color contrast alone is stunning: golden-orange sweet potato and parsnip alongside jewel-toned beet, all scattered with sliced scallions straight out of the oven. What makes this approach work so well for the autoimmune protocol is that every single ingredient — from the coconut oil to the apple cider vinegar in the dipping sauce — is naturally free of grains, legumes, nightshades, eggs, and dairy without any awkward substitutions. That creamy coconut milk dipping sauce, brightened with ginger, a touch of honey, and a splash of vinegar, pulls the whole platter together and gives you something to dunk into with genuine enthusiasm. It serves four, which makes it ideal as a shareable side or a light meal on its own with a squeeze of lime. This is the kind of recipe that makes the protocol feel like a choice rather than a compromise.
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AIP restricts added sweeteners, but small occasional amounts of unrefined honey are accepted on the protocol; the ~1/4 teaspoon per serving here likely stays within that limited allowance. If you prefer to always avoid honey, please tap it and change its rating to Red.


Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cut the sweet potatoes, parsnips, and beets into fry-shaped sticks about 3 inches long and 1/2 inch wide. Keep the beets in a separate pile — their pigment will stain the other vegetables if mixed too early.
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