Easy Easter Maple Glazed Carrot & Parsnip Medley
A vibrant medley of carrots and parsnips glazed with pure maple syrup, perfect as a side dish or vegetarian main for Easter celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Carrots, chopped
- 2 cups Parsnips, sliced
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1/2 cup Pure Maple Syrup
- 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Thyme
- 1/4 cup Toasted Pecans
Instructions
- Prepare your veggies by washing and peeling the carrots and parsnips, then cut them into uniform sizes.
- Mix the maple glaze in a bowl with maple syrup, brown sugar, mustard, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
- Toss the veggies in a large bowl with olive oil and fresh thyme.
- Glaze the veggies with the maple mix, then let them sit for 10 minutes.
- Roast the veggies in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 25-30 minutes.
- Add toasted pecans in the last 5 minutes of roasting.
- Serve and enjoy with friends and family.
Notes
For added flavor, consider a splash of apple cider vinegar in the glaze. Leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg