PARSNIP AND SWEET POTATO BAKE

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This is a colorful root vegetable side packed with nutritional value and fiber. Came up with this side dish for a winter pork dinner. Its a great way to get folks to try parsnips, even kids like this one.

Provided by manx777

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 lb about 3 average parsnip
1/2 lb about 1 large yam
1 tablespoon melted margarine or 1 tablespoon oleo
1/3 cup orange juice
1/2 teaspoon orange zest
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons brown sugar

Steps:

  • Peel and slice the parsnips into 1/8" rounds.
  • Peel and slice the yam into 1/8" pieces, similar in size to the parsnips (as possible).
  • Layer the yams and parsnips. For a pretty presentation, try alternating color rows of each.
  • In a measuring cup, make a glaze out of the oleo, OJ, zest, cinnamon and sugar. Mix until well dissolved. Drizzle the glaze over the yam/parsnip mix - cover and bake @ 350 for 40-45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.8, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 45.6, Carbohydrate 34.9, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 11.4, Protein 1.7

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