Honey Garlic Carrots and Parsnips

Honey Garlic Carrots and Parsnips

by | Sep 28, 2018 | GLUTEN FREE, SIDE DISH, VEGETABLES, VEGETARIAN | 2 comments

With food feasting holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas just around the corner, I find myself thinking about side dishes and how having plenty of options makes meal planning easier.  Honey Garlic Carrots and Parsnips is one of my personal favourites, as it’s not only delicious but simple and a good pairing most anything.

Don’t let the parsnips fool you either, they’re wonderful in combination with the carrots and the honey helps to bring out their natural sweetness and highlights their earthy flavour. Additionally, these amazing Honey Garlic Carrots and Parsnips hold up well both in texture and colour for serving, giving you time to breathe as you rush to get everything on the table.

Recipe source for Honey Garlic Carrots and Parsnips:  Compelled To Cook

Honey Garlic Carrots and Parsnips
Print Recipe
    Servings Prep Time
    6-8 people 25 minutes
    Cook Time
    8-10 minutes
    Servings Prep Time
    6-8 people 25 minutes
    Cook Time
    8-10 minutes
    Honey Garlic Carrots and Parsnips
    Print Recipe
      Servings Prep Time
      6-8 people 25 minutes
      Cook Time
      8-10 minutes
      Servings Prep Time
      6-8 people 25 minutes
      Cook Time
      8-10 minutes
      Ingredients
      Servings: people
      Instructions
      1. Peel and trim carrots and parsnips. Cut into 2" lengths and then slice a small amount from one side to allow the piece to sit flat. Slice a small amount off remaining 3 sides to square up the piece (see note). Cut into 1/4" slices and then cut each slice into 1/4" batons.
      2. Heat butter in a medium skillet until foamy, add garlic and sauté for 30-60 seconds, stirring once or twice. Add in carrots and parsnips, stir to coat with butter and garlic. Add water, cover and cook over medium heat for about 4-5 minutes, stirring once or twice.
      3. Remove cover and increase heat to high to evaporate any left over water and allow the vegetables to finish cooking, about 3-4 minutes ( they will start to caramelize slightly).
      4. Once they are cooked to your liking, remove from heat and stir in honey, parsley, salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
      Recipe Notes

      -if using salted butter, adjust additional salt to taste.

      -the 2" sections do not need to be perfectly square as that much trimming creates a lot of waste. What is important, is to make sure they are similar in size for even cooking.