Recipe: Orange-Braised Carrots and Parsnips

from the Barefoot Contessa

Orange-Braised Carrots & Parsnips (Serves 6)

Copyright 2012, Barefoot Contessa Foolproof by Ina Garten, Clarkson Potter/Publishers, All Rights Reserved.

  • 1 pound carrots with the greens attached 
  • 1 pound thin parsnips 
  • 1/3 cup small-diced shallots (1 large) 
  • 2 teaspoons grated orange zest 
  • 1¼ cups freshly squeezed orange juice, divided (3 oranges) 
  • 1/3 cup good olive oil 

Preheat the oven to 275 degrees. 

Trim and scrub or peel the carrots and parsnips. If the parsnips are thick, slice them in half or quarters lengthwise so they are about the same width as the carrots. 

Place the carrots and parsnips in a pot or Dutch oven, such as Le Creuset, that’s large enough for the vegetables to lie flat. Add the shallots, orange zest, ¾ cup of the orange juice, the olive oil, thyme, red pepper flakes, 2 teaspoons salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. 

Place the pot on the stove and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover tightly with a lid or heavy-duty foil. Transfer to the oven and cook for 1½ hours, until the carrots and parsnips are very tender. Discard the thyme bundle. Sprinkle with the remaining ½ cup of orange juice and the parsley and season to taste. Serve hot, warm, or at room temperature. 

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