The sweetness of this side dish makes it the ideal accompaniment to roast turkey

Maple mustard roots recipe

Ingredients

  • 800g small carrots, peeled and halved or quartered lengthways if large
  • 800g parsnip, peeled and cut into long wedges
  • 3 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard
  • 2 tbsp rapeseed oil or sunflower oil

Method

  • Bring a large pan of salted boiling water to the boil. Tip in the roots, bring back to the boil and cook for 3 mins. Drain well, then tip onto a large, lipped roasting tin. Whisk together the syrup, mustard and oil with some seasoning, then gently toss with the veg. Cover with cling film for up to 24 hrs.

  • Bring to room temp before cooking. After the turkey comes out, roast at 220C/200C fan/gas 7 for 30 mins until golden and sticky.

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