Spiced roasted carrot and parsnip with pomegranate
11 Dec 2021
by Dinna
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Total Time
35 minutes
Background
This spiced roasted carrot and parsnip with pomegranate has a Persian or Middle-eastern flavour so it goes really well with lamb and poultry. Perfect side-dish during the winter festivities or at dinner parties.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- Juice of one orange
- Juice of half pomegranate
- 1 tsp cumin seeds, lightly toasted
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 Star anise
- Pomegranate seeds
- Pomegranate molasses
- Coriander leaves
- 350g carrots
- 350g parsnips
Instructions
- Set he oven temperature to 180Β°C or use the lower shelf of a preheated oven when you're roasting a joint.
- Mix the orange juice, pomegranate juice and olive oil. Add the cumin seeds, cinnamon and star anise. Set aside.
- Peel then cut the carrots and parsnips into long chunks and arrange them in a baking dish. Pour over the marinade, season with salt & pepper, then toss well.
- Bake in the oven for about 20-30 minutes until golden and tender. (At this point you can take the dish out of the oven and set aside - continue with recipe just before serving)
- Brush the vegetables with some pomegranate molasses, then caramelize them in the oven or under the grill for 3-5 minutes.
- Serve with coriander leaves and pomegranate seeds scattered on top.
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Categories
- Meal Type: - Dinner - Lunch - Quick & Easy - Roast - Side
- Cuisines: - Middle Eastern
- Occasions: - Christmas - Dinner Party - Easter - Eid - New Year - Sunday Lunch - Thanksgiving
- Ingredients: - Roots & Bulbs
- Health and Diet: - Dairy Free - Gluten Free - High Fibre - Vegan
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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