Description
A delicious side dish featuring parsnips roasted with maple syrup and thyme for a perfect balance of sweetness and earthiness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound parsnips, peeled and cut into uniform sticks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey/agave as a substitute
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Peel parsnips and cut them into uniform sticks for even roasting.
- In a mixing bowl, toss parsnip sticks with olive oil, maple syrup, thyme, salt, and pepper until thoroughly coated.
- Spread the coated parsnips on a baking sheet in a single, even layer.
- Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the parsnips are tender and golden brown.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional thyme if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg