Description
This recipe for Maple Roasted Parsnips with Thyme offers a perfect balance of sweetness and savory flavors, making it an ideal cozy side dish for chilly evenings. Tender parsnips are caramelized in maple syrup and fragrant thyme, creating a warm and comforting dish that pairs beautifully with roasted meats or hearty grain bowls.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 pound parsnips, cut into uniform sticks
Seasonings & Oils
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey/agave as a substitute
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s at the perfect temperature for roasting.
- Prepare Parsnips: Peel the parsnips and cut them into uniform sticks to ensure even cooking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, toss the parsnips with olive oil, maple syrup, thyme, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Spread the coated parsnips out on a baking sheet in a single layer to promote even roasting and caramelization.
- Roast Parsnips: Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes, tossing halfway through to cook them evenly until they are tender inside and caramelized on the outside.
- Serve: Serve the roasted parsnips warm, optionally garnished with extra fresh thyme for added aroma and flavor.
Notes
- Substitute honey or agave syrup if you prefer a different sweetener than maple syrup.
- Uniform size cutting helps in even roasting and caramelization of the parsnips.
- Use fresh thyme for a more vibrant herbal note or dried thyme if fresh is not available (reduce quantity accordingly).
- For a vegan option, ensure maple syrup or agave is used instead of honey.
- These roasted parsnips can be made ahead and reheated gently in the oven before serving.
