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A tray of honey Roast Parsnips

Christmas Parsnips - roasted with honey

5 from 4 votes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 205kcal
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Easy & delicious sweet and sticky Roast Parsnip recipe with honey perfect for your festive Christmas lunch out anytime

Ingredients

  • 500 g Parsnips
  • 2 tbsp Sunflower Oil
  • 2 tbsp Clear Honey
  • 2 teaspoons Butter
  • Salt & Black Pepper
  • Fresh herbs to garnish Parsley ot thyme

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 190C (fan) 210C / Gas 6
  • Peel and cut your parsnips into similar sized pieces
  • Put a large pan of salted water on to boil
  • Boil your parsnip pieces for maximum 5 minutes - they should NOT be fully cooked
  • Whilst your parsnips are simmering mix your oil, honey, butter , salt & pepper in a bowl
  • Remove your parsnips immediately (after 5 minutes) and drain, pat dry. Transfer your parboiled parsnips back to the pan and pour over your oil, mix, carefully ensuring your parsnips are well coated
  • Transfer to your baking tray. arrange in ONE layer and make sure the parsnips are not touching each other
  • Cook for 30-35 minutes - turning once at 20 minutes
  • Be careful and watch them for the last few minutes - ensure they don't burn
  • Remove from the oven and serve (be careful the honey will be very hot!) Garnish with fresh herbs, thyme works really nicely with the parsnips

Notes

*** Nutritional information is approximate and intended as a guide 

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Christmas Parsnips - roasted with honey
Amount per Serving
Calories
205
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
7
g
Cholesterol
 
5
mg
2
%
Sodium
 
29
mg
1
%
Potassium
 
475
mg
14
%
Carbohydrates
 
31
g
10
%
Fiber
 
6
g
25
%
Sugar
 
15
g
17
%
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
 
62
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
 
21
mg
25
%
Calcium
 
46
mg
5
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.