Roasted Carrots and Parsnips (Family Meals)

3
Points®
Total Time
55 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Serves
8
Difficulty
Easy

Ingredients

Olive oil cooking spray

1 spray(s)

Carrots

8 medium, cut into thick matchstick strips

Uncooked parsnip

6 medium, cut into matchstick strips

Fresh thyme

1 Tbsp, chopped, or 1 tsp dried

Table salt

1 tsp

Black pepper

½ tsp

Olive oil

1 Tbsp

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray rimmed baking sheet with olive oil nonstick spray.
  2. Combine carrots and parsnips on prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with thyme, salt, and pepper; drizzle with oil, tossing until coated evenly. Spread vegetables to form single layer. Roast 20 minutes; toss vegetables and roast until tender and beginning to caramelize, about 15 minutes longer.
  3. Per serving: about 2/3 cup

Notes

In the fall, you will find the freshest and sweetest carrots and parsnips at local farmers' markets.