Parsnip and Sweet Potato Bake

Name: Parsnip and Sweet Potato Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 lb about 3 average parsnip; 1/2 lb about 1 large yam; 1 tablespoon melted margarine or 1 tablespoon oleo; 1/3 cup orange juice; 1/2 teaspoon orange zest; 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon; 2 tablespoons brown sugar

Submitted by manx777

"This is a colorful root vegetable side packed with nutritional value and fiber. Came up with this side dish for a winter pork dinner. Its a great way to get folks to try parsnips, even kids like this one."

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Ready In:: 1hr
Ingredients:: 7
Serves:: 4

ingredients

¹⁄₂ lb about 3 average parsnip
¹⁄₂ lb about 1 large yam
1 tablespoon melted margarine or 1 tablespoon oleo
¹⁄₃ cup orange juice
¹⁄₂ teaspoon orange zest
¹⁄₈ teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons brown sugar

directions

Peel and slice the parsnips into 1/8” rounds.
Peel and slice the yam into 1/8” pieces, similar in size to the parsnips (as possible).
Layer the yams and parsnips. For a pretty presentation, try alternating color rows of each.
In a measuring cup, make a glaze out of the oleo, OJ, zest, cinnamon and sugar. Mix until well dissolved. Drizzle the glaze over the yam/parsnip mix – cover and bake @ 350 for 40-45 minutes.