Description
A comforting and flavorful dish featuring sweet roasted parsnips, enhanced with maple syrup and fresh thyme.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds parsnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch sticks or wedges
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Peel the parsnips, trim the ends, and cut into even-sized sticks or wedges.
- In a large bowl, toss the parsnips with olive oil, maple syrup, sea salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Gently fold in the fresh thyme leaves.
- Spread the parsnips in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through for even cooking.
- Check for doneness; they should be fork-tender and golden brown. Optionally broil for an extra minute or two for added caramelization.
Notes
Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet to ensure proper roasting. Use fresh parsnips for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: parsnips, maple syrup, roasted vegetables, thyme, side dish