
Ring in the festive season with recipes inspired by the flavours and merriment of the winter holidays. Parsnips and carrots are a quintessential Christmas side dish. This recipe takes them to the next level by adding an orange, honey and mustard glaze to bring out the flavours of the roasted root veg.
4 unit(s)
Carrot
2 unit(s)
Parsnip
1 unit(s)
Orange
1 sachet(s)
Maple Syrup
10 grams
Wholegrain Mustard
(Contains: Mustard)
1 bunch(es)
Flat Leaf Parsley
25 grams
Pecan Nut Halves
(Contains: Nuts, Pecan Nuts May contain traces of: Pistachio nuts, Almonds, Cashew nuts, Sesame, Nuts, Peanut, Brazil nuts, Hazelnuts, Macadamia Nuts)

a) Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.
b) Trim the carrots and parnsips, then halve lengthways (no need to peel). Chop into roughly 1cm wide, 5cm long batons.
c) Pop the carrots and parsnips onto a large baking tray. Drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat. Spread out in a single layer.
d) When the oven is hot, roast on the top shelf until tender, 20-25 mins.

a) Meanwhile, juice the orange into a small bowl (juice less if you prefer a milder citrus taste).
b) Mix the maple syrup and wholegrain mustard into the orange juice.
c) Once the carrots and parsnips have roasted for 15 mins, remove the tray from the oven and pour over the sticky glaze. Stir together to coat.
d) Return to the oven to roast for the remaining time until tender, 5-10 mins.

a) Meanwhile, finely chop the parsley (stalks and all) and roughly chop the pecans.
b) Once the carrots and parsnips are cooked, sprinkle over the parsley and the pecans. Stir to combine.
c) Transfer to a serving dish.
Enjoy!