Description
A delightful side dish featuring sweet roasted parsnips enhanced with maple syrup and fresh thyme, perfect for cozy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds parsnips
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rinse and scrub the parsnips under cold water, peel them, trim the ends, and cut into even sticks or wedges.
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, maple syrup, salt, and black pepper; whisk to mix and add fresh thyme.
- Add the cut parsnips and toss until they are evenly coated with the marinade.
- Transfer the coated parsnips to a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast for 30-35 minutes, turning halfway through until golden and tender.
- Serve warm, drizzling any leftover syrup mixture over the top.
Notes
For a lighter dish, consider spray oil instead of traditional olive oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: roasted parsnips, maple syrup recipes, healthy side dish
