Thyme and Parmesan roast parsnips recipe

Thyme and Parmesan roast parsnips

A sweet and savoury treat, this thyme and parmesan roast parsnip recipe is simple to prepare and serves 6 people as a side. Enjoy alongside your Sunday roast, or at a family barbecue.

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  • Serves 6
  • 5mins to prepare 35mins to cook
  • 156 calories / serving

Ingredients

  • 750g (1½lb) parsnips, peeled and quartered lengthwise
  • 1tbsp polenta or plain flour
  • 25g (1oz) Parmesan, grated
  • 1tbsp thyme leaves, chopped
  • 3 tbsp olive oil

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Each serving contains

Energy
655kJ 156.0kcal
8%
Fat
8g
medium12%
Saturates
2g
medium10%
Salt
0.1g
low2%
Sugars
7g
medium8%

of the Reference intake

Carbohydrate 17.7gProtein 4.0gFibre 6.5g

Method

  1. Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil, add the parsnips and cook for 3 minutes until just soft. Drain the parsnips thoroughly, before returning them to the pan and then tossing together with the polenta or flour, grated Parmesan and thyme.
  2. Preheat the oven to gas 6, 200°C, fan 180°C. Heat the olive oil in a roasting tray. When bubbling, carefully add the parsnips and coat them in the oil.
  3. Cook for 25 minutes until golden and lightly crisp.

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