Caramelized Roasted Parsnips

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
3%
Caramelized Roasted Parsnips
45 min.
12
163kcal

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Embark on a delightful culinary journey with our Caramelized Roasted Parsnips recipe, a scrumptious vegetarian and gluten-free side dish that promises to tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for gatherings and family meals, this dish is not only delicious but also easy to prepare. In just 45 minutes, you can serve up to 12 persons, making it a fantastic option for any occasion. Each serving contains only 163 calories, ensuring you can enjoy this treat guilt-free.

The star of this recipe is the parsnip, a versatile vegetable that, when caramelized and roasted to perfection, offers a unique blend of sweetness and earthiness. With a focus on quality ingredients such as unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and fresh chives, this dish is a celebration of simple, wholesome flavors. The use of an oven, whisk, roasting pan, and aluminum foil ensures that you have everything you need to create this delectable dish right in your own kitchen.

Whether you're looking to add a new twist to your holiday table or simply seeking a delicious and healthy side dish, Caramelized Roasted Parsnips are sure to impress. So why wait? Dive into this recipe and let the aroma of caramelized parsnips fill your home with warmth and comfort.

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter unsalted melted (1 stick)
  • tablespoons granulated sugar 
  • teaspoons brown sugar 
  • pounds parsnips peeled cut into ¼-by-3-inch julienne
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt plus more to taste
  • serving pepper black freshly ground
  • teaspoon garlic powder 
  • tablespoon chives snipped

Equipment

  • oven
  • whisk
  • roasting pan
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Place butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar in a large roasting pan; whisk until incorporated.
  3. Add parsnips; toss.
  4. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and garlic powder; toss. Cover with foil; bake 20 minutes.
  5. Remove foil; stir. Roast parsnips, uncovered, until lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Stir; adjust seasoning.
  6. Sprinkle with chives and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories163kcal
Protein3.5%
Fat41.87%
Carbs54.63%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.01
Glycemic Load
9.13
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
9.5795652944109%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Quercetin
1.13mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:163.13kcal
8.16%
Fat:7.92g
12.19%
Saturated Fat:4.85g
30.33%
Carbohydrates:23.25g
7.75%
Net Carbohydrates:17.66g
6.42%
Sugar:8.1g
9%
Cholesterol:20.07mg
6.69%
Sodium:303.42mg
13.19%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.49g
2.98%
Manganese:0.64mg
32.06%
Vitamin K:26.72µg
25.44%
Vitamin C:19.43mg
23.55%
Fiber:5.59g
22.35%
Folate:76.64µg
19.16%
Vitamin E:1.91mg
12.72%
Potassium:432.3mg
12.35%
Phosphorus:83.97mg
8.4%
Magnesium:33.45mg
8.36%
Copper:0.14mg
7%
Vitamin B5:0.69mg
6.94%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.92%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.36%
Vitamin A:244.17IU
4.88%
Zinc:0.69mg
4.58%
Calcium:44.28mg
4.43%
Vitamin B3:0.8mg
4.01%
Iron:0.7mg
3.88%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.58%
Selenium:2.22µg
3.17%