Description
Slightly sweet from maple, earthy from thyme, and roasted until tender, these parsnips make a simple side that feels like a warm memory.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound parsnips, cut into uniform sticks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey/agave as a substitute)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel the parsnips and cut them into uniform sticks, about 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch thick.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the parsnip sticks with the oil, maple syrup, thyme, salt, and pepper; toss gently to coat.
- Spread the parsnips on a baking sheet in a single layer without crowding the pan.
- Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping or tossing once halfway through, until tender and caramelized.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra thyme and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt if desired.
Notes
To avoid soggy parsnips, cut them uniformly and spread them out on the baking sheet. Maple syrup can be substituted with honey or agave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: parsnips, roasted vegetables, vegan side dish, maple syrup, thyme