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Maple Roasted Parsnips

Maple Roasted Parsnips: A Sweet Side Dish You'll Crave

Maple Roasted Parsnips combines sweet maple syrup and savory thyme for a delightful gluten-free side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Parsnips
  • 1 pound Parsnips Choose firm, cream-colored parsnips for the best taste.
For Coating
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Avocado oil makes a great substitute.
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup Can be swapped with honey for a different flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme Use dried thyme at one-third the amount if fresh isn't available.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Vegetable peeler

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare your baking sheet.
  2. Peel parsnips and slice them into uniform sticks, approximately ½ inch thick.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine parsnip sticks with olive oil, maple syrup, thyme, salt, and pepper; toss to coat.
  4. Spread parsnips in a single layer on the baking sheet.
  5. Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through until golden-brown and fork-tender.
  6. Serve warm, optionally garnished with additional thyme.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Ensure parsnips are cut uniformly for even roasting. Adjust sweetness levels based on personal preference.

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