Braised Carrots and Parsnips
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 large red onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander seed
- 2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
- 8 medium carrots, peeled and cut in large chunks on the bias
- 8 medium parsnips, peeled, woody core removed and cut in large chunks
- 1 large handful parsley leaves, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup low-fat plain yogurt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Preparation
1. Heat 3 TBSP olive oil in medium pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, stirring occasionally until soft and glistening (6 minutes). Add paprika, half the coriander, and salt; cook until oil turns deep red (about 1 minute). Add carrots, parsnips, and just enough water to cover (about 3 cups).
2. Bring to a simmer and cook until carrots are tender (20 minutes). Remove veggies with slotted spoon; keep cooking liquid until thick and slightly reduced (about 10 minutes more). Season with pepper to taste; return veggies to broth.
3. Heat remaining TBSP oil in small skillet over medium heat. Add rest of coriander and toast for a minute. Stir parsley into yogurt; season with salt and pepper. Transfer to serving bowl; drizzle on flavored coriander oil. Spoon vegetables onto platter with some cooking liquid. Serve with yogurt-coriander sauce.
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- Yield: Makes 6 servings (serving size: 1 1/3 cups veggies)
Nutritional Information
| Calories per serving: | 280 |
|---|---|
| Fat per serving: | 10.2g |
| Saturated fat per serving: | 1.6g |
| Monounsaturated fat per serving: | 6.9g |
| Polyunsaturated fat per serving: | 1.3g |
| Protein per serving: | 5g |
| Carbohydrates per serving: | 46g |
| Fiber per serving: | 10g |
| Cholesterol per serving: | 1mg |
| Iron per serving: | 2mg |
| Sodium per serving: | 283mg |
| Calcium per serving: | 142mg |
Good to Know
The bright orange color of carrots screams ‘I’m healthy!’, and it’s true as this common orange root veggie boasts carotenoids like beta-carotene, a type of vitamin A that boosts your immune system.
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