Description
Sweet, golden, and perfectly caramelized Honey Roasted Parsnips with a fragrant touch of thyme — a simple yet elegant side dish that pairs beautifully with any main meal, especially during the fall and winter seasons.
Ingredients
500 g (17.5 oz) parsnips, peeled and cut into finger-sized pieces
3 tbsp neutral oil (rapeseed, sunflower, or avocado oil)
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) fan.
- Peel and cut the parsnips into finger-sized batons.
- Place parsnips in a large roasting tin, drizzle with oil, and toss to coat evenly.
- Spread parsnips in a single layer, leaving space between each piece.
- Roast for 20–25 minutes, turning halfway through, until starting to turn golden.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle with salt and pepper, drizzle with honey, and toss to coat.
- Return to oven and roast for another 8–10 minutes until deeply golden and caramelized.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle with fresh thyme, and serve hot.
Notes
Add a splash of balsamic vinegar or a pinch of chili flakes for extra flavor.
Substitute maple syrup for honey to make it vegan.
Drizzle with lemon juice for a citrusy twist.
Top with grated Parmesan for a sweet-and-savory variation.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat in the oven or air fryer for best crispness; avoid microwaving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
