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Roasted Carrots and Parsnips with Honey, Cinnamon, and Walnuts Recipe

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  • Author: Isabella
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delicious and simple recipe for Roasted Carrots and Parsnips, combining sweet honey, fragrant cinnamon, and a touch of olive oil to create a perfectly tender and flavorful side dish. Optionally garnished with walnuts and fresh parsley for added texture and freshness, this dish is ideal for cozy dinners or holiday meals.

Ingredients

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Vegetables

  • 3 large Parsnips (peeled and cut into thick sticks)
  • 6 large Carrots (peeled and cut into thick sticks)

Honey Glaze

  • 1/4 cup Honey
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Sea salt
  • 1/8 tsp Black pepper

Optional Garnishes

  • 1/2 cup Walnuts (optional, omit for nut-free)
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley (optional; chopped)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (191 degrees C) to prepare for roasting the vegetables.
  2. Prepare honey glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, olive oil, cinnamon, sea salt, and black pepper. If the honey is thick, add 1-2 tablespoons of warm water to thin the mixture for easier coating.
  3. Toss vegetables: Place the peeled and chopped carrots and parsnips into a large bowl. Pour the honey glaze over them and toss well to ensure all pieces are evenly coated.
  4. Arrange and roast: Spread the coated vegetables in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes until the carrots and parsnips are tender when pierced with a fork.
  5. Add garnishes and serve: Once roasted, transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with chopped walnuts and fresh parsley if using. Serve warm as a sweet and savory side dish.

Notes

  • For a nut-free version, omit the walnuts.
  • If honey is too thick to coat evenly, gently warm it or add a little water to thin it out.
  • Use peeled and similarly sized carrot and parsnip sticks for even roasting.
  • Roasting time can vary slightly depending on oven and vegetable size; check tenderness with a fork.
  • Fresh parsley adds a bright, fresh note but can be skipped if unavailable.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: roasted carrots, roasted parsnips, honey glazed vegetables, side dish, healthy roasting, autumn vegetables

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