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    Home » Side Dish Recipes » Vegetable Recipes

    Published: Oct 5, 2014 · Modified: May 3, 2022 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 16 Comments

    Roasted Parsnips and Carrots

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    The flavors of Roasted Parsnips & Carrots are great by themselves but add a dash of cardamom, and a drizzle of pure maple syrup and you now have a side dish that is a worthy companion to anything (and everything) else on the dinner plate.
     
    Roasted Parsnips & Carrots with Cardamom & Maple Syrup - kudoskitchenbyrenee.com

    Roasted Parsnips & Carrots with Cardamom and Maple Syrup are a glorious mix of yellow parsnips and vibrant orange carrots which are oven-roasted to a tender-crisp, and then drizzled with pure maple syrup and sprinkled with spicy and sweet cardamom to finish.

    **Please Note - The printable recipe card with detailed instructions and complete ingredient measurements for making Roasted Parsnips & Carrots with Cardamom and Maple Syrup is available near the end of this post. 

    The flavors of Roasted Parsnips & Carrots are great by themselves but add a dash of cardamom, and a drizzle of pure maple syrup and you now have a side dish that is a worthy companion for anything (and everything) else vying for attention on the dinner plate. - kudoskitchenbyrenee.com

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    The ingredient list:

    • Parsnips
    • Carrots
    • Olive Oil
    • Butter
    • Ground Cardamom
    • Pure Maple Syrup
    • Salt & Pepper

    How to make roasted parsnips and carrots:

    • Peel the parsnips and carrots. Cut the peeled vegetables into 2" - 2½" batons. Place the parsnips and carrots in a large bowl and toss them with olive oil and butter.
    • Layer the prepared vegetables onto a prepared baking sheet that has been sprayed with cooking spray, and drizzle them with pure maple syrup. Sprinkle the vegetables with the ground cardamom, salt, and pepper. Roast them in a 425-degree preheated oven for 30 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking process.
    How to make roasted parsnips & carrots with cardamom and maple syrup.
    Roasted Parsnips and Carrots with Maple Syrup and Cardamom is the perfect side dish for the fall table.

    Below is the printable recipe card for today's Roasted Parsnips & Carrots with Cardamom & Pure Maple Syrup.

    Roasted Parsnips and Carrots

    Renee Goerger
    The flavors of Roasted Parsnips and Carrots are great by themselves but add a dash of cardamom, and a drizzle of pure maple syrup and you now have a side dish that is a worthy companion for anything (and everything) else vying for attention on the dinner plate.
    3.50 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Side Dish, Vegetables - Side Dish
    Cuisine healthy, Vegetables
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 169 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 4-5 large parsnips, peeled and cut into 2" batons
    • 4-5 large carrots, peeled and cut into 2" batons
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
    • ½ cup pure maple syrup
    • 2 teaspoons ground cardamom
    • 1½ teaspoons coarse salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • cooking spray

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
    • Place the parsnips and carrots in a large bowl.
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, butter, and maple syrup. Pour the wet ingredients over the parsnips and carrots and toss to coat.
    • Pour the vegetables in an even layer on a prepared baking sheet which has been covered with tin foil (optional)
    • Sprinkle the parsnips with the salt, pepper, and ground cardamom.
    • Roast in a preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven, toss the vegetables, and return the vegetables to the oven to roast for an additional 15-20 minutes. 
    • Serve hot and enjoy!

    Notes

    Tools and equipment;
    baking sheet, tin foil, large bowl, vegetable peeler, chef's knife, cutting board, wooden spoon, measuring spoons and measuring cups, cooking spray

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cupCalories: 169kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 0gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 221mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 8135IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 0.2mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    I sincerely hope you've enjoyed today's Kudos Kitchen recipe for Roasted Parsnips & Carrots with Cardamom and Maple Syrup as much as I've enjoyed bringing it to you!

    Roasted Parsnips & Carrots with Cardamom & Maple Syrup - kudoskitchenbyrenee.com
    Roasted Parsnips & Carrots with Cardamom & Maple Syrup - kudoskitchenbyrenee.com

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    Comments

    1. Audrey O. says

      February 21, 2019 at 10:16 am

      3 stars
      My household is not a big fan of cooked carrots or parsnips, but I'm always looking to try foods we don't like in different ways, so I made this. Truth be told, I thought they were really good. My husband ate them, but neither raved or complained about them. That is more than he did with the barley pilaf that was also on his plate, LOL! He didn't even finish that. Anyway, neither of my kids liked them (which isn't surprising for one, but kind of is for the other). I have never cooked with cardamom before, simply because it is so expensive, but I bought some to make this, and the smell of the cardamom alone, put me in a happy place about it. 🙂
      My only downside, was that the vegetables stuck so badly to the aluminum foil, that we were almost eating crumbed carrots and parsnips (think broken chips at the bottom of a chip bag). I'm not sure where I went wrong there, but otherwise, I thought it was an overall tasty way to eat something that I on't normally like.

      Reply
      • Renée says

        February 21, 2019 at 2:16 pm

        Hello, Audrey!
        Thank you so much for reaching out to me on this recipe and for your comment.
        I will take full responsibility for the sticking of your vegetables to the foil.
        I should have, but neglected to add, spray the baking sheet liberally with cooking spray.
        I don't know how much that would have helped the sticking issue, but I would imagine it wouldn't have been such an issue.
        So sorry about that. I've since added it to the recipe and post so thank you for bringing it to my attention.
        I believe it is the sugar in the pure maple syrup that was carmelizing and sticking the vegetables to the tray.
        On a side note, I'm glad you've branched out and tried the cardamom. Now that you have it, don't neglect to use it in baked goods as well.
        It's a nice compliment to all kinds of baked goods. That said, a little goes a long way, so add it sparingly.
        Take care and thanks again for the comment!
        Renee

        Reply
    2. Ala says

      October 07, 2014 at 4:32 pm

      Confession: I've never cooked with parsnips before! (I can't even say if I've tried them--gasp!) Will absolutely be buying parsnips at the market today--thanks for the inspiration, and cheers to this unprocessed recipe!

      Reply
    3. Susan Pridmore says

      October 07, 2014 at 3:17 am

      Roasting veggies is the best - especially root veggies. And cardamom is one of my favorite spices. Great recipe!

      Reply
    4. Cindys Recipes and Writings says

      October 07, 2014 at 1:16 am

      I love carrots and parsnips together. I bet the cardamom works great in here!

      Reply
    5. Bobbi Burleson says

      October 06, 2014 at 5:19 pm

      Yum yum yum!! My daughter and I both adore parsnips! This may be making an appearance on my Thanksgiving table!!

      Reply
    6. David says

      October 06, 2014 at 1:53 am

      Nice idea! This sounds like something I need to try

      Reply
    7. Christy @ Confessions of a Culinary Diva says

      October 05, 2014 at 10:52 pm

      This is my favorite way to eat carrots (apart from crudité) love the cardamom addition 🙂 Hope you are having a fantastic Sunday!

      Reply
    8. Shaina Wizov says

      October 05, 2014 at 10:26 pm

      This is the perfect fall side dish. I love your addition of cardamom, I bet these veggies taste incredible!

      Reply
    9. Sarah Reid says

      October 05, 2014 at 9:47 pm

      I bet if she had them this way my mom would LOVE parsnips!

      Reply
    10. Camilla Mann says

      October 05, 2014 at 8:44 pm

      I love roasted veggies of any kind. But add cardamom and I'm in foodie heaven! Thanks for sharing with #SundaySupper.

      Reply
    11. Liz Berg says

      October 05, 2014 at 5:32 pm

      I adore roasted veggies...and this combination plus the maple syrup make for a perfect autumn side!

      P.S. Nearly spit my tea out when I saw Foodie Stuntman's comment....too funny!

      Reply
    12. Foodie Stuntman says

      October 05, 2014 at 5:30 pm

      Are you sure you didn't steal this dish from another source? hahahaha

      There's a reason why these ingredients pair so well together and you executed them beautifully.

      Reply
    13. Katy says

      October 05, 2014 at 4:34 pm

      Oh my goodness - I am pinning this to make with my next roast! I think with the cardamom and maple syrup glaze this is going to be my new fall favourite!

      Reply
    14. Renee says

      October 05, 2014 at 10:30 am

      I always seek out parsnips this time of year. I can't wait to cook them with your recipe.

      Reply
    15. The Ninja Baker says

      October 05, 2014 at 7:21 am

      Thank you for the smile and your explanation of no TV commercials probably means a food is unprocessed. Also appreciate the explanation of how to roast extra delicious carrots and parsnips!

      Reply

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