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Serves 4 – 6
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Oven braising the carrots and parsnips in mulling-spiced orange juice and aromatics gives them a sweet flavorful glaze. Serve this fall side dish with roast chicken, turkey, pork, or beef.

Ingredients

Equipment

  • Measuring cups – liquid
  • Measuring spoons
  • Small saucepan
  • Medium roasting pan

*If desired, substitute apple cider for orange juice.

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
  2. In a small saucepan combine orange juice, mulling spices, and cinnamon stick. Bring to boil over medium heat. Remove from heat and steep for 10 minutes. Strain, discarding spices. Stir in maple syrup and olive oil.
  3. Cut parsnips and carrots into quarters lengthwise. Add to a medium roasting pan. Toss with garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper.
  4. Pour orange juice mixture over top. Roast, stirring occasionally, for 65 to 75 minutes or until vegetables are glazed and tender.
  5. Serve in an oval serving dish.
  6. Garnish with sprigs of fresh rosemary.