Roasted Parsnips with Thyme

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
15%
Roasted Parsnips with Thyme
45 min.
4
272kcal

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If you're looking for a side dish that perfectly marries rich flavors with simplicity, look no further than these Roasted Parsnips with Thyme. This delightful vegetarian dish is not only gluten-free but also low FODMAP, making it a fantastic choice for a variety of dietary needs without sacrificing taste. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or just looking to elevate a weeknight meal, this dish is sure to impress.

Imagine the warm aroma of fresh thyme wafting through your kitchen as parsnips caramelize in the oven, transforming from their humble roots into golden, tender bites of sweetness. The combination of brown sugar and balsamic vinegar creates a beautiful glaze, enhancing the natural flavor of the parsnips while a hint of freshly ground black pepper adds just the right amount of kick. With minimal prep time and just 45 minutes from start to finish, you can easily whip up this scrumptious side that pairs wonderfully with meats or can stand alone on a vegetarian plate.

So roll up your sleeves and give this dish a try. Your taste buds will thank you as you indulge in the sweet and savory flavors of Roasted Parsnips with Thyme—a true celebration of seasonal produce!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon balsamic vinegar 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • 1.5 tablespoons t brown sugar dark packed ()
  • tablespoons thyme sprigs fresh coarsely chopped
  • pounds parsnips (5 to 6 medium)
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Peel the parsnips and cut them into 2-inch lengths. Quarter the thickest pieces, halve the medium ones, and leave the thinnest ones whole. You want all the pieces to be about the same size.
  2. Put the butter in a shallow baking dish large enough to hold the parsnips in a single layer and put the dish in the oven until the butter melts. Stir in the brown sugar and vinegar.
  3. Add the parsnips, salt, and pepper and stir to coat all the pieces evenly.
  4. Bake for 20 minutes.
  5. Remove the pan from the oven and stir in the thyme. Continue to bake until the parsnips are browned and tender when pierced with a fork, about 10 minutes longer.
  6. From The Herbfarm Cookbook by Jerry Traunfeld. Copyright ©2000 by Jerry Traunfeld. Reprinted by permission of Scribner, a division of Simon & Schuster, Inc.

Nutrition Facts

Calories272kcal
Protein4.4%
Fat29.31%
Carbs66.29%

Properties

Glycemic Index
44.75
Glycemic Load
16.04
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
20.445217301016%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.13mg
Luteolin
2.38mg
Quercetin
2.25mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:271.62kcal
13.58%
Fat:9.29g
14.29%
Saturated Fat:5.53g
34.58%
Carbohydrates:47.27g
15.76%
Net Carbohydrates:35.39g
12.87%
Sugar:15.86g
17.62%
Cholesterol:22.58mg
7.53%
Sodium:317.2mg
13.79%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.14g
6.28%
Manganese:1.39mg
69.28%
Vitamin C:46.96mg
56.92%
Vitamin K:51.97µg
49.49%
Fiber:11.88g
47.52%
Folate:154.7µg
38.67%
Potassium:897.16mg
25.63%
Vitamin E:3.62mg
24.16%
Magnesium:75.49mg
18.87%
Phosphorus:170.25mg
17.02%
Copper:0.31mg
15.4%
Vitamin B5:1.4mg
14.01%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
13.82%
Iron:2.33mg
12.95%
Vitamin B6:0.22mg
11.25%
Calcium:110.98mg
11.1%
Vitamin A:512.51IU
10.25%
Zinc:1.45mg
9.66%
Vitamin B3:1.69mg
8.47%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.35%
Selenium:4.25µg
6.07%
Vitamin D:0.16µg
1.05%
Source:Epicurious