Description
Honey and Maple Roasted Parsnips is a delightful side dish featuring tender parsnips coated in a luscious blend of honey, maple syrup, and butter, then roasted to golden perfection with fragrant thyme. This recipe offers a wonderful balance of sweetness and earthiness, making it an ideal accompaniment to a variety of main courses.
Ingredients
Scale
Parsnips
- 1½ pounds parsnips, peeled and quartered
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons salted butter or olive oil
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons honey
- A few sprigs of fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for roasting the parsnips.
- Prepare the parsnips: Peel the parsnips and cut them in half lengthwise, then cut them in half again to create quarters.
- Boil the parsnips: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, add the parsnips, and cook for 5 minutes to slightly soften them. Drain and set aside.
- Make the glaze: In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Remove from heat, let it cool slightly, then stir in the honey and maple syrup until fully combined.
- Coat the parsnips: Place the parsnips in a roasting pan, drizzle the butter, honey, and syrup mixture over them, and toss to ensure they are evenly coated. Add the fresh thyme sprigs and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Roast: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the parsnips turn golden brown and caramelized on the edges.
- Serve: Transfer the roasted parsnips to a warm serving dish and enjoy immediately or keep warm until ready to serve.
Notes
- This recipe creates a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors with a crisp texture and golden brown finish.
- Use salted butter for richer flavor, or olive oil as a dairy-free alternative.
- Fresh thyme adds an aromatic herbal note that complements the natural sweetness of the parsnips.
- For extra caramelization, you can broil the parsnips for 2-3 minutes at the end, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Leftovers can be gently reheated in the oven to maintain crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 266
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 68 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
