Roasted Parsnips are the perfect side dish to serve during the fall and winter months. Caramelized to perfection with a natural sweetness, this recipe is easy to make with just a handful of ingredients.
If you ask me, parsnips are one of the most underrated vegetables that most people have yet to try. What exactly is a parsnip? They look like large white carrots and actually come from the same family. Roasting parsnips in oil and seasonings really brings out their sweet nutty flavor. Like most root vegetables, parsnips are a great side dish to incorporate during the cooler seasons as they tend to be a bit hearty. In English tradition, we serve parsnips every Christmas, but parsnips can be made all year round.
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INGREDIENTS IN ROASTED PARSNIPS
This easy side dish recipe is simple to make with just a handful of ingredients.
- Parsnips: The best parsnips to choose from are the smaller parsnips, which also have the best flavor. Large parsnips have a tough woody core that is difficult to soften during the roasting process.
- Oil: Extra-virgin olive oil works well in this recipe.
- Salt: Helps bring out the sweetness.
- Black Pepper: Helps bring out the spice.
HOW TO MAKE ROASTED PARSNIPS
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a large sheet pan with aluminum foil then set it aside.
- Peel the parsnips with a vegetable peeler, then cut off the root end and discard. Depending on the size, cut the parsnip into halves or thirds, then evenly slice each third down the middle, revealing the center core. You should have about 2-inch lengths.
- Add the parsnips to a large bowl with the oil and seasonings and toss until fully coated. Pour the parsnips onto the sheet pan and spread them out evenly in a single layer.
- Roast until golden brown for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Serve.
- (Optional) Sprinkle with fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, or red pepper flakes.
WHAT TO SERVE WITH PARSNIPS?
Parsnips are a simple side dish with a rich earthy flavor, perfect with roast chicken, pork tenderloin, turkey, or beef.
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Recipe
Easy Oven Roasted Parsnips
Ingredients
- 2 pounds parsnips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a large sheet pan with aluminum foil then set it aside.
- Peel the parsnips with a vegetable peeler, then cut off the root end and discard. Depending on the size, cut the parsnip into halves or thirds, then evenly slice each third down the middle, revealing the center core. You should have about 2-inch lengths.
- Add the parsnips to a large bowl with the oil and seasonings and toss until fully coated. Pour the parsnips onto the sheet pan and spread them out evenly in a single layer.
- Roast until golden brown for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Remove the pan from the oven and serve.
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