Roasting Carrots and Parsnips in the Oven

Roasted Carrots and Parsnips are a colorful, healthy, and delicious side dish for oven roast beef, pork chops, or baked chicken. Now, I have to admit that parsnips have not been a regular part of my diet over the years, but after doing a little research and experimenting, I have found that parsnips are delicious and have great health benefits. Vegetables are the part of the meal that add color, texture, and tons of vibrant flavor. Although they may get a bad rap, deliciously prepared sides like brussels sprouts, green beans and oven roasted veggies are all tasty options and pair well with just about any main dish. You can’t beat great side dishes that roast up easily on a sheet pan in the oven.

Ingredients in this Recipe

ParsnipsCarrotsExtra virgin olive oil, sunflower oil, canola oil, or grapeseed oilFresh rosemary (or dried)Kosher saltFresh thyme (or dried)

Mix It Up

Try some of these other flavors when roasting your carrots and parsnips.

Dry ranch mixDry mustardCuminOnion powderGarlic powderPepperMaple syrupHot honeyOther herbs and spices

Health Benefits of Parsnips

Parsnips are root vegetables similar to carrots, but they are sweeter and juicier. They are high in dietary fiber, antioxidants, vitamin C, and are rich in many B-complex vitamins. Also, parsnips contain the minerals iron, calcium, copper, potassium, manganese and phosphorus. Similarly, carrots are an excellent source of beta carotene, fiber, vitamin K1, potassium and antioxidants. Put it all together, and you are serving something you can feel good about!

Best Cooking Oil for Roasting Vegetables

I love roasting vegetables. Roasting brings out the natural sweet flavors of vegetables and keeps them firm, not soggy. When roasting vegetables, it is important to use the right kind of oil. Cooking oils have a “smoke point.” When oil reaches its smoke point, it begins to emit smoke, changes to a bitter flavor and smell, and changes color. Because these vegetables roast at a high temperature, it is best to use an oil that can tolerate high temperatures. These oils include peanut oil, sunflower oil, canola oil, safflower oil, and soybean oil.

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Make these Roasted Carrots and Parsnips part of a delicious meal by putting them on the side of our Sunday Pot Roast made in your Instant Pot, or our Tri-Tip Roast. Both are flavorful, juicy, tender, beefy options as a main dish. From there, some bread. Like Mom’s Homemade Rolls or our Best Dinner Rolls from Scratch. For dessert, how about Coconut Cream Pie from Scratch or Instant Pot Chocolate Lava Cake. You’re welcome. Your menu is planned.

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