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Roasted Carrots and Parsnips with Candied Pecans and Goat Cheese

Name: Roasted Carrots and Parsnips with Candied Pecans and Goat Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch strips; 4 large parsnips, pelled and cut into 2-inch strips; 3 tablespoons melted butter; 1 tablespoon maple syrup; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ¼ teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme; ¼ cup candied pecans, chopped; ¼ cup crumbled goat cheese

Roasted Carrots and Parsnips with Candied Pecans and Goat Cheese make an impressive side dish. The carrots and parsnips are cooked in a seasoned maple butter mixture.

Prep15 min
Cook25 min
Total40 min
Serves6

Roasted Carrots and Parsnips with Candied Pecans and Goat Cheese make an impressive side dish. The carrots and parsnips are cooked in a seasoned maple butter mixture and roasted until caramelized. Then they are tossed with goat cheese and candied pecans.

Roasted Carrots and Parsnips with Candied Pecans and Goat Cheese on a serving plate.

Makes a great side for turkey breast or chicken. Also wonderful with Crock Pot Pot Roast or Slow Cooker 3-Packet Roast.

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Roasted carrots and parsnips topped with candied pecans and crumbled goat cheese.

Ingredient Notes

Carrots– peeled and cut into 2-inch strips.
Parsnips– peeled and cut into 2-inch strips.
Maple Syrup– use real maple syrup or you can use honey instead.
Fresh Thyme– fresh rosemary can be used instead of thyme for a different flavor profile.
Goat Cheese– feta cheese can be used instead of goat cheese.
Candied Pecans– use store-bought or homemade. Candied walnuts are also delicious.

How Long To Roast

I roast at 375 for about 25 minutes, stirring halfway through. They should be golden and caramelized around the edges. If you want the carrots and parsnips to not be fully tender, shorten the roasting time some.

Roasted carrots and parsnips on serving plate.

How To Make Roasted Carrots and Parsnips

Preheat Oven. Preheat oven to 375 degrees and spray a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
Prepare the Vegetables. Arrange carrots and parsnips on baking sheet. In a bowl, mix together melted butter, maple syrup, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, ginger, and thyme. Drizzle over vegetables.
Roast vegetables. Roast for about 25 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Combine and Serve. Combine the roasted vegetables with candied pecans and goat cheese and serve.

Recipe Tips

I add just a touch of cayenne pepper for a slight amount of heat. Add additional cayenne to make it spicy.
You want to cut the thickest parts of the carrots and parsnips into the same size pieces as the thinner parts so that they all cook evenly.