Roast parsnips, carrots & brussels sprouts salad

Published

Jul 6, 2026

Roast parsnips, carrots & brussels sprouts salad

Promote production of acetate and butyrate with this recipe rich in pectin.

Ingredients

  • 3 medium parsnips, cut into chunks
  • 3 medium carrots, cut into chunks
  • 400g Brussels sprouts, halved or quartered
  • 2 cups kale leaves, stems removed, hand shredded
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 ½ tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves (or substitute for 1 tsp dried thyme)
  • 1 tbsp almonds, roughly chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C.
  2. Place vegetables on large baking tray and add olive oil, maple syrup, thyme, salt and pepper to the vegetables and toss well.
  3. Ensure the vegetables are spread in a single layer and roast for 30-40 minutes until cooked through and caramelised.
  4. Add the roasted vegetables to a bowl with kale leaves and top with almonds. Toss ingredients together and serve.