Roasted roots recipe

Roasted roots

Make the most of delicious root veg in this stunning yet simple roasted carrot and parsnips side dish recipe, with a choice of three vibrant toppings for extra flavour. Whether herby, zesty or nutty, find a new favourite way to serve your veg that the whole family will love. What's more, all of these toppings are completely vegan, dairy- and gluten-free!

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  • Serves 8
  • 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook
  • 93 calories / serving

Ingredients

  • 6 garlic cloves, unpeeled
  • 500g carrots, scrubbed and quartered
  • 500g parsnips, scrubbed and quartered
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

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Each serving contains

Energy
390kJ 93.0kcal
5%
Fat
4g
medium6%
Saturates
1g
low3%
Salt
0.2g
low3%
Sugars
8g
medium9%

of the Reference intake

Carbohydrate 13.0gProtein 1.6gFibre 5.4g

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to gas 7, 220°C, fan 200°C. Slightly crush the garlic cloves with the back of a knife.
  2. Put on a large baking tray with the carrots and parsnips; season. Toss with the vegetable oil, then roast for 30-40 mins, turning once, until soft and golden.
  3. Choose a topping below for extra flavour.
  4. Scatter with 60g mixed toasted seeds and 15g chopped fresh parsley to serve.
  5. Scatter with the zest of ½ lemon and the chopped leaves from 2 rosemary sprigs to serve.
  6. Scatter with 60g chopped, toasted hazelnuts, a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and the chopped leaves from 2 tarragon sprigs to serve.

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