ROASTED PARSNIPS WITH ROSEMARY

Parsnips look like large white carrots, but have a sweeter flavor. Roasting them with fresh rosemary brings out their earthy flavor and makes for an easy and delicious side dish.  

Ingredients:

  • 2 1/2 pounds parsnips
  • 1 tablespoon rosemary, finely chopped
  • 1 large garlic clove, minced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Method:

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  2. Wash and peel the parsnips and cut them into roughly 1/2 inch by 3 inch planks. Mix parsnips, chopped rosemary, minced garlic and oil on a large rimmed baking sheet. Season with cumin, salt and pepper; toss to coat. Spread into a single layer.
  3. Roast for 10 minutes; turn parsnips and roast until parsnips are tender and browned, 10–15 minutes longer. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper, if desired.