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I love how around this time of the year we see more root vegetables appearing in the stores and markets. Rutabagas, carrots, sweet potatoes and parsnips are among my favorites. All of these can be cooked differently but roasting them produces a whole new flavor, and the oven does all of the work!

Crispy roasted parsnips

If you just can’t decide on one kind of veggie, you could try this Maple Roasted recipe I made recently. As if the mixture of roasted veggies didn’t taste good enough, the maple syrup will really make you take notice. But this time I just wanted to focus on the parsnip. I don’t think it gets the recognition it deserves, but you should really try it. Roasted parsnips also make a really great replacement for mashed potatoes, just cook them the same way you would with the potatoes and load up with the butter, cream, salt and pepper at the end. You can also steam, bake or slice them really thin and fry them to make parsnip chips.

Fresh raw parsnips ready for roasting

The parsnip is just like the carrot but tastes sweeter and can also be eaten raw. It’s ideal for giving flavor and body to stews, soups and casseroles. If you’re roasting a hunk of beef, throw in some sliced parsnips around the meat and the gravy will taste amazing.  Thanks giving is in a little over three weeks and I challenge you to add parsnips to your menu. Even the price of parsnips are appealing, you should be able to pick up a pound of parsnips for a couple of dollars. 

Roasted parsnips with thyme

Roasted parsnips with thyme

 

 

Oven Roasted Parsnips with Thyme

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 145kcal
Author: foodnessgracious
A perfect side dish for any dinner.
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Ingredients

  • 2-3 pounds parsnips washed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh thyme finely chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Slice the parsnips diagonally to about 1/4 inch thick and place them in a bowl.
  • Add the olive oil, thyme, salt and pepper and toss well making sure the parsnips are well coated.
  • Transfer to a baking sheet and place in the oven.
  • Bake until they start to become golden brown around the edges and easily poked with a sharp knife.
  • Serve at once.

Notes

You can add more fresh thyme or try changing it to fresh chopped rosemary or oregano.``

Nutrition

Calories: 145kcal