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Maple Roasted Parsnips

Maple Roasted Parsnips: A Cozy, Sweet Side Dish to Savor

Delight in the flavor of Maple Roasted Parsnips, a cozy and healthy side dish perfect for autumn.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Roasted Parsnips
  • 1 pound Parsnips Choose firm, creamy-white parsnips.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil.
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup May swap with honey or agave.
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme Use dried thyme at one-third of the amount.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper Freshly ground for added flavor.
Optional Garnish
  • 1 teaspoon Extra Thyme For garnish.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl
  • knife
  • Peeler

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Maple Roasted Parsnips
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Rinse, peel, and cut parsnips into uniform sticks of approximately ½ inch thick.
  3. Toss the cut parsnips in a mixing bowl with olive oil, maple syrup, thyme, salt, and pepper until well-coated.
  4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the coated parsnips in a single layer with space between them.
  5. Roast the parsnips in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes until golden-brown and tender.
  6. Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving warm, optionally garnished with extra thyme.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For meal prep, store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. If freezing, cool completely and use a freezer-safe container.

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