Recipes Nugget Market Signature Recipes
Roasted Carrots & Parsnips with Red Kale
- Prep time
- 20 minutes PT20M
- Cook time
- 20 minutes PT20M
- Yield
- 6–8 servings
- Difficulty
Pair the subtle sweetness of roasted root vegetables with sautéed kale, lemon, and herbs for a colorful and flavorful side perfect for a feast.
Ingredients
- 3 bunches baby carrots, cut on the bias3 bunches baby carrots, cut on the bias 3 bunches baby carrots, cut on the bias
- 3 parsnips, split and cut on the bias3 parsnips, split and cut on the bias 3 parsnips, split and cut on the bias
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 bunch red kale, stemmed and chopped1 bunch red kale, stemmed and chopped 1 bunch red kale, stemmed and chopped
- ¼ cup chopped Italian parsley¼ cup chopped Italian parsley ¼ cup chopped Italian parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped thyme2 tablespoons chopped thyme 2 tablespoons chopped thyme
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon Zest and juice of 1 lemon Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- Cracked black pepper, to taste Cracked black pepper, to taste Cracked black pepper, to taste
Preparation
Preheat oven to 425°F.
Toss the carrots and parsnips with salt, sugar, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Lay in a single layer on a lined baking sheet and roast in the oven until caramelized, about 15–20 minutes.
Heat a large sauté pan over high heat. Add remaining olive oil followed by the kale. Sauté for 15–20 seconds, then add the roasted carrots and parsnips along with the chopped herbs, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Toss to coat evenly and season with black pepper.