Roasted Squash, Parsnips, and Carrots: A Hearty and Flavorful Fall Medley
As the autumn leaves begin to fall and the air turns crisp, it's time to embrace the warm, comforting flavors of roasted vegetables. This trio of roasted squash, parsnips, and carrots is a classic combination that showcases the best of the fall harvest. The squash provides a sweet and earthy base, while the parsnips add a slightly nutty flavor. The carrots add a touch of sweetness and color to the dish. Together, these vegetables create a medley of flavors that is both satisfying and nutritious.
This recipe is incredibly versatile and can be tailored to your own preferences. You can choose to roast the vegetables with olive oil, butter, or a combination of both. You can also add your favorite herbs and spices to enhance the flavor. For a touch of extra sweetness, you can drizzle the vegetables with maple syrup or honey before roasting. And if you're feeling adventurous, you can even add a sprinkle of chili powder or cumin for a spicy kick.
No matter how you choose to prepare them, roasted squash, parsnips, and carrots are a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for any fall meal. They can be served alongside roasted chicken or turkey, or they can be enjoyed on their own as a light lunch or snack. Leftover roasted vegetables can also be added to salads, soups, and stews for a boost of flavor and nutrition.
So gather your ingredients and preheat your oven, because it's time to experience the ultimate fall comfort food: roasted squash, parsnips, and carrots.
ROASTED PARSNIPS AND CARROTS
Serve Ina Garten's Roasted Parsnips and Carrots recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network as the perfect holiday or special occasion dinner side.
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories side-dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- If the parsnips and carrots are very thick, cut them in half lengthwise. Slice each diagonally in 1-inch-thick slices. The vegetables will shrink while cooking, so don't make the pieces too small. Place the cut vegetables on a sheet pan. Add the olive oil, salt, and pepper and toss well. Roast for 20 to 40 minutes, depending on the size of the vegetables, tossing occasionally, until the parsnips and carrots are just tender. Sprinkle with dill and serve hot.
ROASTED SQUASH, PARSNIPS & CARROTS
After a trip to the farmers' market this fall I was looking for a simple way to enjoy some of the season's best vegetables. This combination fit the bill. The sugar in the rice wine vinegar really helps with the carmelization of the dish and adds a pleasing tang to this side dish.
Provided by justcallmetoni
Categories Vegetable
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Peel and cut carrots, squash and parsnips into fingers 1/4 inch square and about 2 inches long.
- Toss vegetables together and place in a small roasting pan or gratin dish.
- Sprinkle with Splenda or sugar and vinegar.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then stir the vegetables.
- Bake an additional 15 minutes or until tender.
ROASTED WINTER SQUASH AND PARSNIPS WITH MAPLE SYRUP GLAZE AND MARCONA ALMONDS
Provided by Lora Zarubin
Categories Side Bake Roast Christmas Thanksgiving Vegetarian Low Cal High Fiber Dinner Almond Parsnip Squash Butternut Squash Winter Healthy Christmas Eve Maple Syrup Bon Appétit Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Butter 11x7x2-inch glass baking dish. Combine kabocha and butternut squash and parsnips in large bowl. Melt butter in small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in next 5 ingredients. Add to squash mixture and toss to coat. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before continuing.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Cover squash mixture with foil. Bake covered 40 minutes. Uncover; bake until all vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes longer. Sprinkle with almonds and bake 10 minutes.
ROASTED-SQUASH-AND-PARSNIP SOUP
Honeynut squash (butternut also works well), parsnips, leeks, and Granny Smith apples are roasted with fresh thyme and sage, then pureed for the base of this satisfying soup. Brown butter adds wonderful depth of flavor, and each bowl is finished with crispy fried sage and a trio of seeds (pumpkin, sesame, and poppy).
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Time 1h50m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. Scoop seeds and pulp from squash; discard. (Or lightly coat seeds in oil, season with salt, and roast on a rimmed baking sheet until crisp and darkened slightly, about 20 minutes; let cool and reserve for garnish.) On a rimmed baking sheet, rub squash halves with 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt; turn cut-sides down. On another rimmed baking sheet, toss parsnips and leeks with remaining 1 tablespoon oil, season with salt, and sprinkle evenly with thyme and chopped sage; spread in a single layer.
- Roast 30 minutes. Add apples to sheet with squash, cut-sides up. Continue roasting until vegetables turn golden brown in places and are easily pierced with the tip of a knife, 15 to 20 minutes more. When cool enough to handle, scoop flesh from squash; transfer half to a blender with half of other vegetables and apples, 2 cups broth, and 1 cup water. Puree until smooth, adding more water as needed if too thick to self-level. Pour through a sieve into a pot. Repeat process with remaining vegetables, apples, broth, and 1 more cup water.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, swirling occasionally, until fragrant and golden brown and dark-brown sediment particles form in bottom of pan, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir brown butter into soup; season with salt and pepper. Rewarm soup over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally and adding more water as necessary until it reaches desired consistency.
- Wipe pan clean. Heat 1/4 inch of oil over medium-high. When it shimmers, add a handful of sage leaves; cook, stirring a few times, until darkened slightly, 20 to 30 seconds. Transfer to paper towels, season with salt, and let stand until cool and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Fry more sage as desired. Serve soup topped with crisped sage, pepitas, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, and a drizzle of oil.
HONEY-GLAZED ROASTED CARROTS AND PARSNIPS
An easy recipe for Honey-Glazed Roasted Carrots and Parsnips
Categories Side Roast Christmas Quick & Easy High Fiber Carrot Parsnip Fall Honey Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Position 1 rack in center and 1 rack in bottom third of oven and preheat to 400°F. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with foil. Divide carrots and parsnips between prepared sheets. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper, then drizzle 3 tablespoons oil over vegetables on each sheet; toss to coat.
- Roast vegetables 10 minutes; stir. Roast vegetables 10 minutes longer, stir, and reverse sheets. Continue roasting until vegetables are tender and slightly charred, about 15 minutes longer. (Can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Tent with foil and let stand at room temperature. Rewarm uncovered in 350°F oven 10 minutes.)
- Melt butter in heavy small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in honey and vinegar. Drizzle honey glaze over vegetables and serve.
SEAN'S MOMMY'S ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLES
I wanted to do something different as a vegetable side dish. It was Thanksgiving, so I got a bunch of root vegetables and roasted them. They were a hit and are now a staple at our holiday table. I cook them during the year sometimes, as well.
Provided by Sean's Mommy
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Sweet Potatoes
Time 1h15m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Place the butternut squash, carrots, sweet potato, rutabaga, parsnips, and turnips into a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, and toss to coat. Season to taste with kosher salt and pepper, and place the vegetables into a deep roasting pan.
- Roast in the preheated oven until the vegetables have lightly browned around the edges and are tender, about 45 minutes. Stir once as the vegetables roast to ensure even cooking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.2 calories, Carbohydrate 38.9 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 121.3 mg, Sugar 11.2 g
ROASTED SQUASH, CARROTS & WALNUTS
After the turkey's done, I dial up the oven temp and roast carrots and squash for this yummy side. That frees me up to start the gravy. -Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Cut carrots in half lengthwise, then in half crosswise., In a large bowl, toss squash and carrots with brown sugar, oil, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Transfer to two greased foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Roast 30 minutes, stirring occasionally., Sprinkle walnuts over vegetables. Roast 5-10 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 17g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 567mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right vegetables: For the best results, choose firm, fresh vegetables that are free of blemishes. Look for squashes that are heavy for their size, parsnips that are smooth and white, and carrots that are bright orange and firm.
- Cut the vegetables into even-sized pieces: This will help them cook evenly. If the pieces are too small, they will overcook and become mushy. If they are too large, they will take too long to cook and may not be tender in the center.
- Toss the vegetables with olive oil and seasonings: This will help them to brown and caramelize in the oven. You can use any seasonings you like, but some good options include salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Roast the vegetables at a high temperature: This will help them to caramelize and develop a nice crispy exterior. The ideal temperature is 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Keep an eye on the vegetables while they are roasting: They can burn easily, so it is important to stir them occasionally and remove them from the oven when they are tender.
Conclusion:
Roasted squash, parsnips, and carrots are a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed all year round. They are easy to make and can be roasted in just 30 minutes. With their sweet and savory flavor, they are sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy side dish, give roasted squash, parsnips, and carrots a try.
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