Roasted parsnips with honey and thyme
Nordic-style roasted parsnips glazed with honey and thyme.
A Nordic side dish built on whole ingredients.
Servings: 4
Active time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Organic sourcing
Parsnips are generally not heavily sprayed with pesticides, but sourcing organic can enhance taste. Thyme benefits from being organic as herbs may have pesticide residues.
Ingredients
- 500 g parsnips
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- to taste sea salt
- to taste black pepper
Method
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Peel the parsnips and cut them into even-sized batons.
- In a large bowl, combine the parsnips, olive oil, honey, thyme leaves, sea salt, and black pepper until well coated.
- Spread the parsnips onto a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast the parsnips in the oven for 25-30 minutes, turning once halfway through, until golden and tender.
- Serve warm as a side dish.
Notes
- Substitute maple syrup for honey to make it vegan.
- Pair with roasted meats or as part of a vegetable platter.
Source
Paraphrased from the culinary canon by Organic.is editors, 2026. Classic Nordic recipe. If you'd like a specific source for further reading, ask Tinni (bottom-right) for a book recommendation.
Estimated by AI from the ingredient list. Values are approximate and not medical advice. If you have specific dietary requirements, verify with a registered dietitian or trusted nutrition database.
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