08/15/2025
🍽️ Spicy Roasted Red Potato & Veggie Medley with Apple-Cantaloupe Crunch
Servings: 4–6
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
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Ingredients
4–5 medium red potatoes, scrubbed and diced into bite-sized cubes
1 large purple onion, sliced into wedges
1 Anaheim chili, seeded and thinly sliced (adjust to taste)
2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into coins
1 green apple, cored and diced
½ cantaloupe, peeled and diced
2 stalks celery, chopped
2–3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
Salt & pepper to taste
Juice of ½ lemon
Optional garnish: chopped parsley or cilantro
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Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Prep the roasted vegetables: In a large mixing bowl, toss potatoes, onion, Anaheim chili, and carrots with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on the baking sheet.
3. Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until potatoes are tender and golden brown on the edges.
4. To make the apple-cantaloupe crunch, combine diced apple, cantaloupe, and celery in a medium bowl. Squeeze lemon juice over the mixture and toss well.
5. Assemble: Serve roasted vegetables on a platter or in bowls. Spoon the fresh apple-cantaloupe crunch on top.
6. Garnish with parsley or cilantro, if desired, and enjoy warm.
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Substitutions
Swap red potatoes for sweet potatoes or white potatoes.
Use bell pepper instead of Anaheim chili for a milder flavor.
Replace cantaloupe with honeydew or pineapple for a tropical twist.
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Wellness Notes
Red potatoes are rich in potassium and fiber for heart health.
Purple onions add antioxidants and support immunity.
Green apples provide vitamin C and pectin for digestion.
Cantaloupe hydrates and boosts skin health with vitamin A.