Description
This recipe provides simple instructions for roasting parsnips with maple syrup and thyme until they are tender and slightly caramelized.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs parsnips
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
- Peel the parsnips and trim off the ends. Cut the parsnips into uniform pieces, about 1 inch thick.
- In a large bowl, combine the cut parsnips, maple syrup, olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper. Toss until the parsnips are evenly coated.
- Spread the coated parsnips in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Do not overcrowd the pan; use two sheets if necessary for better caramelization.
- Roast for 25 to 35 minutes, turning the parsnips halfway through the cooking time. The parsnips are done when they are tender when pierced with a fork and the edges show light browning.
- Serve immediately as a side dish.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can briefly place the baking sheet under the broiler for the last 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- If you do not have fresh thyme, use 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme.
- You can substitute honey for maple syrup if needed.
- For a slight tang, add 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar to the coating mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 0