Maple Roasted Parsnips with Thyme
A cozy side dish of roasted parsnips glazed with maple syrup and fresh thyme, perfect for autumn meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
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 dried thyme (one-third amount)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and cut the parsnips into uniform sticks for even cooking.
- In a mixing bowl, combine parsnips with olive oil, maple syrup, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the coated parsnips on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, tossing halfway through, until tender and caramelized.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra thyme.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for later use. For additional flavor variations, add chili flakes or garlic powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg