I love the build up to Christmas as a foodie there are so many festive recipes to discover, cook and share. I will be posting a number of recipes leading up to Christmas. This recipe is a family favourite – even my brother,  never a fan of parsnips,  likes this dish!

Ingredients  (serves 4 as a side)

Ingredients

• 3 parsnips, washed, peeled, topped & tailed
• 1-2 dessertspoons maple syrup
• small bunch of fresh thyme, washed, leaves removed
• 1 dessertspoon olive oil
• sea salt & black pepper, freshly ground

Method

• Set the oven to 190 degrees C (370 F)
• Quarter the parsnips, remove the inner woody core and cut into strips
• Put the oil and thyme into an oven proof dish
  

  Parsnips cut in half

• Add the parsnips and toss to coat
• Season with salt & pepper

Ready to Roast

• Drizzle with the maple syrup and roast for 25-30 minutes, turning over several times during cooking

Maple and thyme glazed parsnips – great festive veg for Christmas and the Winter season.