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Quick and Simple Roots
Photo: Gabriel Gurrola

Quick and Simple Roots

5 ingredients 3 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

205
Calories
2g
Protein
14g
Fat
21g
Carbs

Counts 5 of 6 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Parsnip 1/2 cup (78g) 55
Carrot 1 medium (61g) 25
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Rutabaga not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 medium parsnips or rutabagas, peeled and cut in ¾" x ¼" strips
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut in ¾’ x ¼" strips
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper

Directions

1

1.Place in steamer basket over boiling water and steam for 15 minutes, lifting cover periodically during steaming to release steam and acids that can contribute to bitterness. Check for desired tenderness at 15 minutes; cook longer if softer texture is desired.

2

2.Remove from steamer basket, empty water from pan, return parsnips and carrots to pan and season lightly with olive oil, salt and fresh ground pepper. Shake or stir gently to coat with seasonings.

3

3.Serve immediately or leave partially covered to conserve heat until ready to serve.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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