Roasted Parsnip
Roasted parsnips are a simple side dish that beautifully brings out the sweet-earthy flavour of this often-overlooked vegetable. With just a few ingredients and some oven time, you create a delicious caramelised snack or side.
Serves: 4
Preparation: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 35 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 600–800 g parsnips
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp coarse sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 sprigs of fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)
- 1 garlic clove, crushed (optional)
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 200 °C (top and bottom heat).
- Peel the parsnips and cut into sticks or chunky fries about 1 cm thick.
Method
- Place the parsnips in a large bowl and mix with olive oil, sea salt, some freshly ground pepper, and optionally the herbs and garlic.
- Spread the parsnips on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Make sure the pieces don’t overlap.
- Roast for 30–40 minutes in the middle of the oven. Turn halfway through.
- Remove from the oven when golden brown and tender.
- Serve warm as a side dish or snack, for example with a lemon-yoghurt dip.
