Roast parsnips with thyme
Nutrition per serving
Oven-roasted parsnips, golden and caramelised, scented with thyme. Mild and slightly sweet, they make an original winter side dish that shows off this forgotten vegetable.
Preparation: 10 min | Cooking: 30 min | Servings: 4 | Difficulty: Very easy
Calculated per serving from Anses Ciqual 2025 values for each ingredient, based on the quantities listed. Household measures (spoonfuls, pieces) use average weights. 272 kcal · 4 g protein · 38 g carbohydrate · 8 g fat
Ingredients
Method
- Peel the parsnips and cut them into sticks.
- Coat them with the oil, thyme and garlic.
- Spread out on a baking tray.
- Roast for 30 minutes at 200°C until browned.
Nutritional benefits
Parsnip is rich in fibre, potassium and vitamin C, with a mild, slightly sweet flavour. Roasted, it caramelises and develops its full aroma with no added sugar. An original and healthy winter side dish that makes a change from potatoes. Naturally vegan and gluten-free.
Variations and substitutions
- Mixed with carrots or sweet potatoes.
- With honey for extra caramelisation.
- With cumin or curry powder.
- With crushed hazelnuts.
Storage and making ahead
Keep for 3 days and reheat in the oven.
💡 Good to know
Remove the fibrous core from large parsnips before roasting: they are more tender and cook more evenly.
Further reading
Discover more vegetarian recipes · vegan recipes · gluten-free recipes · healthy and balanced recipes.
Foods in this recipe: parsnips · olive oil · thyme · garlic · salt.
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