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Servings: 2
Ingredients
- Roast Carrots & Parsnips SERVES 4 CLICK here for a printable recipe
- 1 1/2 lb parsnips, peeled and halved or quartered, depending on size
- 2 lb carrots, halved lengthwise but left unpeeled
- 3 T extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- coarse salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 2 T thyme leaves
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 700g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 445 | |
| Calories from Fat 76 | 17% |
| Total Fat 8.66g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat 1.27g | 5% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 308mg | 13% |
| Potassium 2384mg | 68% |
| Total Carbs 91.33g | 24% |
| Dietary Fiber 25.8g | 86% |
| Sugars 33.03g | 22% |
| Protein 7.32g | 12% |
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