Braised Carrots and Parsnips

Prep:15 minutes; Cook: 40 minutes. 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.

Yields: Makes 6 servings (serving size: 1 1/3 cups veggies)

Prep Time time: 15 minutes

Cook Time time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/4 olive oil

  • 1 large red onion, diced

  • 4 cloves garlic, smashed

  • 1 paprika

  • 1/2 coriander seed

  • 2 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 low-fat plain yogurt

  • 1/4 black pepper

Nutrition

calories 280

fat 10.2g

saturated fat 1.6g

monounsaturated fat 6.9g

polyunsaturated fat 1.3g

protein 5g

carbohydrate 46g

fiber 10g

cholesterol 1mg

iron 2mg

sodium 283mg

calcium 142mg

Directions

  1. 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.