Caramelized by high-heat roasting, all that these parsnips needed was a hint of sage to make fans of us all.
Recipe information
Total Time
40 min
Yield
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
2 lb parsnips
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh sage
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Preparation
Step 1
Put oven rack in lower third of oven and preheat oven to 450°F.
Step 2
Peel parsnips and halve crosswise. Quarter each half lengthwise, then cut out core and discard. Cut parsnips crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces, then toss with sage, oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Transfer to a large shallow baking pan (17 by 11 inches), spreading in 1 layer. Roast until parsnips are tender and lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes.
