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Roasted Parsnips, Carrots and Red Onion

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45 minutes

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If you are a recently diagnosed type 2 diabetic like me then you are probably looking for tasty alternatives to the carbohydrates and sugary foods that we should restrict in our diet.

roasted root vegetables with orange segments on a white plate

Roasted Parsnips, Carrots and Red Onion

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine 🇺🇸 American
Servings 8
Calories 169 kcal
How Difficult Easy

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs carrots
  • 1 lb parsnips
  • 4 naval oranges
  • 1 red onion
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ¼ tsp Freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 sprigs fresh thyme

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Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425℉/220℃. Line a heavy baking tray with unbleached parchment paper.
  • Prep veggies: peel parsnips and carrots and cut lengthwise into ¼” strips. Thinly slice onion. Cut oranges in half through the stem and then cut into ¼” thick half moons.
  • In a medium sized bowl, toss cut veggies in olive oil, honey, salt and pepper. Mix until evenly coated.
  • Turn veggies onto prepared baking pan. Spread evenly and then add the sprigs of fresh thyme on top.
  • Roast in preheated oven for 35 minutes, mixing once half way through.
  • Remove thyme stems and transfer to serving platter or bowl. Sprinkle on some chopped fresh parsley or fresh thyme leaves if desired.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Roasted Parsnips, Carrots and Red Onion
Amount per Serving
Calories
169
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Carbohydrates
 
34
g
11
%
Fiber
 
8
g
33
%
Sugar
 
17
g
19
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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