Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Broccoli with Orange-Dijon Dressing
Tender roasted sweet potatoes and broccoli are finished with a bright orange-Dijon dressing. This vegetable-and-starch recipe is a side dish, not a complete main meal.

Tender roasted sweet potatoes and broccoli are finished with a bright orange-Dijon dressing. This vegetable-and-starch recipe is a side dish, not a complete main meal.

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