Description
Sweet, caramelized parsnips enhanced with maple syrup and fresh thyme, perfect for cozy nights.
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 oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Peel the parsnips and cut them into uniform 1/2-inch thick sticks.
- In a mixing bowl, toss parsnips with oil, maple syrup, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Spread parsnip sticks in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until fork-tender and caramelized.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh thyme if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, thin maple syrup with warm water and consider adding Dijon mustard to the glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: roasted parsnips, maple glaze, thyme, cozy vegetables, autumn side dish