Roasted Parsnips and Sweet Potatoes with Honey-Pecan Drizzle

By lindaauman

Ingredients

• 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
• 2 pounds parsnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1/3 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley

Preparation

Step 1

Method:

Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, toss together sweet potatoes, parsnips, bay leaf, oil and salt and pepper and then transfer to a large roasting pan. Roast, stirring occasionally, until tender and golden brown, about 1 hour; discard bay leaf. Meanwhile, whisk together juice, honey and sugar in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until reduced and thickened, 7 to 8 minutes. Stir in pecans and set aside.

Transfer vegetables to a platter, drizzle honey-pecan mixture over the top, garnish with parsley and serve.