It's a side dish that commands second helpings. The maple syrup enhances the sweetness of the vegetables making it a wonderful taste sensation when served with roasted pork, chicken or turkey.
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Serves: 4 servings
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Microwave recipes tested in a 700-watt microwave oven. Power level terminology in microwave ovens varies; check your owner's manual and use whichever word or number gives you the same percentages as in the recipe (High is always 100%). If your oven differs, cooking times may vary.
Ingredients
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Ontario carrots, sliced and peeled |
2 cups (500 mL)
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Ontario parsnips, sliced and peeled |
2 cups (500 mL)
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Water |
2 Tbsp (25 mL)
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Ontario maple syrup |
1/2 cup (125 mL)
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Butter |
2 Tbsp (25 mL)
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Candied ginger, chopped |
2 Tbsp (25 mL)
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Parsley, chopped |
2 Tbsp (25 mL)
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Directions
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Combine carrots with parsnips and water.
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Microwave, covered on High power for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through; drain.
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Stir in maple syrup and butter and chopped candied ginger until richly glazed. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
© – Source: Foodland Ontario, 2010.
Nutrition Information per serving:
Calories: 256 kcal
Protein: 2 g
Fat: 6 g
Carbohydrate: 50 g
Fibre: 4 g
Sodium: 100 mg
Calcium: 87 mg
Iron: 2 mg
Last Update – August 1, 2017