Parsnip and Sweet Potato Bake

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."

 

• 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

1. Peel and slice the parsnips into 1/8” rounds.
2. Peel and slice the yam into 1/8” pieces, similar in size to the parsnips (as possible).
3. Layer the yams and parsnips. For a pretty presentation, try alternating color rows of each.
4. 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.