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Honey Roasted Parsnips
Each serving provides: An excellent source of Vitamin A, and a good source of Vitamin C and fiber.
Preperation Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Serves: 6
- Ingredients
Canola oil spray
1 1/2 cups For You® parsnips, peeled and cut into bite-size chunks
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into bite-size chunks
2 firm Gala or Fuji apples, peeled, cored and cut into bite-size chunks
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Directions
Preheat oven to 375F.
Coat a casserole dish with canola oil spray and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, place the parsnips, sweet potatoes and apples and set aside.
In a microwave-proof bowl, mix together the canola oil and honey.
Place in a microwave and warm for 10 seconds.
Mix in balsamic vinegar.
Pour onto vegetables and apples.
Toss to coat well.
Transfer to casserole dish, cover and bake until tender, about 1 hour.
Credit: Recipe courtesy of the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR).
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