Meal Kit

Balsamic Roasted Carrots and Parsnips

serves 6

Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Tree Nuts (Pecans), Milk

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A note about serious food allergies
  • Fiber-Rich
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-Smart

In Your Box (serves 6)

  • 16 oz. Carrot
  • 2 Parsnips
  • 2 Shallot
  • 1½ oz. Roasted Garlic & Herb Butter
  • 1 fl. oz. Balsamic Fig Glaze
  • ½ oz. Brown Sugar
  • ½ oz. Roasted Pecan Pieces
  • ¼ oz. Parsley
  • 1 tsp. Garlic Salt
Contains: Sulfites
Food intolerance information

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    220
  • Carbohydrates
    31g
  • Net Carbs
    24g
  • Fat
    10g
  • Protein
    3g
  • Sodium
    500mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Pepper
  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
  • 1 Peeler

Before You Cook

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F
  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Peel and trim carrots and parsnips, then cut into 1/2" slices on an angle. If larger than 1" in diameter, halve before slicing.

    Coarsely chop parsley.

    Coarsely crush pecans.

    Peel and halve shallots. Slice halves into thin strips.

  2. 2

    Cook the Vegetables

    Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 Tbsp. olive oil.

    Add parsnips to hot pan. Stir often until slightly browned, 2-3 minutes.

    Add carrots, shallots, garlic salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 cup water. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.

    Once simmering, cover and cook until water is almost completely evaporated and vegetables are tender, 3-5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add Sauce and Finish Dish

    Uncover and add brown sugar, balsamic fig glaze, butter, and half the parsley (reserve remaining for garnish) to hot pan. Stir often until vegetables are coated, 2-3 minutes.

    Remove from burner

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping vegetables with pecans and remaining parsley. Bon appétit!

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