Description
A sweet and savory side dish featuring tender roasted parsnips glazed with maple syrup, topped with tangy blue cheese crumbles and crunchy candied pecans.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1.5 lbs parsnips, peeled and cut into 2-inch sticks
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup pecans
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss parsnips with olive oil, maple syrup, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Spread in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway, until parsnips are caramelized and tender.
- While parsnips roast, melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add pecans and brown sugar, stirring for 3-4 minutes until sugar melts and coats pecans. Transfer to a plate to cool.
- Arrange roasted parsnips on a serving platter. Top with blue cheese crumbles, candied pecans, and chopped parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.