Carrots and Parsnips

Ingredients

• 2 carrots, pared and in 2-inch sticks
• 2 parsnips, pared and in 2-inch sticks
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted
• 1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped

Directions

1. 1

   Microwave carrots, parsnips and orange juice on high uncovered for 2 minutes.

2. 2

   Add butter, sugar, salt and pepper and cover and microwave for 5-7 minutes on high.

3. 3

   Let stand 2 minutes and then stir in parsley and almonds.