Sesame-Glazed Parsnips

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Sesame-Glazed Parsnips

 

1 1/2 cups parsnips, peeled and cut in 3/4 " chunks

1 1/2 cups carrots, cut similarly

1 tbsp. sesame seeds

2 tsps. butter or oil

2 tbsps. maple syrup

1/2 tsp. salt

juice of 1 orange ,1/2 cup

 

Steam parsnips and carrots together until barely done.

Toast sesame seeds in a medium sized skillet over medium flame. When they begin

to turn color slightly, add oil or butter, maple syrup, salt, and orange juice.

Stir in carrots and parsnips. Turn heat up to medium high and cook, stirring

with increasing frequency, until liquid is reduced to a glaze.

Makes 2 servings