Balsamic Parsnips

So these are a great side to, well...ANYTHING. They're easy to make and they just so happen to be yummy, as well! So if you don't know what a parsnip looks like, it looks like this...

So basically, they look like white carrots. They're softer than carrots and have a totally different flavor, they're kinda sweet. But they're great! This recipe is simple, so let's get to it:

Balsamic Parsnips

4 parsnips, peeled

1/2 tbsp agave

1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

1 tsp thyme


Preheat the oven to 425. Mix all the ingredients except the parsnips in a bowl. Then cut the parsnips in half then in quarters. The thicker the pieces, the longer they take to cook. Toss the cut parsnips in the balsamic mixture and coat well.

Lay the parsnips on a lined or greased cookie sheet, in a single layer. Place in the oven for 20 mins. Turning about halfway through, 10 mins into it. Remove from the oven when the time is up and enjoy!

Thanks for being healthy!

Balsamic Chickpea Salad

I know it's been a while but I finally had the time to add this one! Made this one while on vacation a couple weeks ago and my brother Ty loved it! This salad is loaded with fiber and best served chilled. Plus, it's got a nice little kick to it!

Balsamic Chickpea Salad

1 can of low sodium chickpea's

1/2 of a seedless cucumber, skinned and cut into cubes

1/2 of an orange bell pepper, cut into cubes

5 grape tomatoes, sliced and seeded

1/8 cup of extra virgin olive oil

1 tbsp of rice wine vinegar

1 tbsp of balsamic vinegar

1/4 tsp of cumin

1/8 tsp of cayenne pepper

 

After cutting the bell peppers, cucumbers, and tomatoes, place everything in a bowl, including the seasonings, olive oil, chickpea's and vinegar's, and stir. This is good served immediately, but it's better served after being chilled for an hour or two. 

Now, you don't have to use an orange bell pepper, you can use whatever color bell pepper you have or want, but it gives the salad a nice color. I just like this because of all the fiber from the chickpeas! Plus, there's some protein in there too! Hope you guys enjoy this as much as my brother and I did! Thanks for being healthy!