Roasted Parsnips

January 21, 2009 | By | COMMENTS

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Easy. Shockingly easy. Are you ready? In one paragraph, here we go (courtesy of David Tanis and his marvelous book, “A Platter of Figs.”) Buy parsnips (4 to 5 pounds). Heat the oven to 375. Peel the parsnips. Quarter them lengthwise; remove the central core. If they’re large, cut them into 3-inch lengths. Toss with olive oil (appx. 3 Tablespoons), salt and pepper and roast in a small baking dish for 45 minutes until they’re tender and brown. They’re sweet and earthy and delicious and go great with roast chicken, pork, or other roasted root vegetables. And they take less than one paragraph to make.

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  • http://www.travelingculinaryartist.com Chef Jimbo

    I make this w/1/2 carrots and 1/2 parsnips and lots of fresh thyme, very yummy!

  • http://www.travelingculinaryartist.com Chef Jimbo

    I make this w/1/2 carrots and 1/2 parsnips and lots of fresh thyme, very yummy!

  • eden

    Mix up about 4T of softened butter and 1 T of wasabi while the parsnips are roasting, then toss when done – devine! (And I’m not a big wasabi person, it just adds a wonderful complexness, not heat)

  • Janis

    Try mixing them with cut up butternut squash and add a small amount of brown sugar, bake and you have a pan of delite!!

  • http://mrswskitchen.blogspot.com Amanda

    I’ve never used parsnips before. But after reading this, I think I’m ready to try! Thanks!

  • http://www.bitchinkitchen.tv/ Dallas from Bitchin’Kitchen

    Parsnips are such an underrated vegetable! I would normally never post a link in your comments, but I think you might enjoy this one. We did an episode a while back about underdog vegetables. It’s short and cute if you have a chance to check it out:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOdDsEu7c_c

    I’m enjoying your winter-centric recipes. 2 cups of cream in that chicken is definitely justified when it’s freezing outside.

  • http://www.bitchinkitchen.tv/ Dallas from Bitchin’Kitchen

    Parsnips are such an underrated vegetable! I would normally never post a link in your comments, but I think you might enjoy this one. We did an episode a while back about underdog vegetables. It’s short and cute if you have a chance to check it out:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOdDsEu7c_c

    I’m enjoying your winter-centric recipes. 2 cups of cream in that chicken is definitely justified when it’s freezing outside.

  • http://www.howfoodswork.blogspot.com George Erdosh

    This is wonderful idea! I frequently make roasted root vegetables, tossing in whatever happens to be available and look good, and roast in a hot oven for 45 minutes. But never thought of using parsnips by themselves. Will try…

    Check out my latest (Nov/08). It’s already getting great reviews:

    Tried and True Recipes from a Caterer’s Kitchen—Secrets of Making Great Foods

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