Welcome to another day in our 24 Days of Christmas celebration! Today, we’re giving a humble winter vegetable its moment to shine with these Roasted Rosemary and Garlic Parsnips. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and infused with festive herbs, this dish brings a cosy, comforting warmth to your holiday table. It’s the perfect side to pair with your Christmas mains or to enjoy on its own as a little seasonal treat. Let’s bring some golden holiday magic to your plate! Below is a video and recipe for you. Below is a video and recipe for you.
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Equipment needed
- Sharp knife
- Chopping board
- Potato peeler
- Roasting tray
- Tablespoon
- Plastic brush
Ingredients
- Parsnips x 2 large
- Olive oil x 20 – 30mls
- Rosemary x 3 – 4 sprigs
- Garlic granules x 1 tsp
- Salt x 1 pinch
Method
- Cut the tops and bottoms from the parsnips.
- Then peel and cut the tops the vegetables
- Put a large pan of cold water onto a high heat on the hob.
- Place the parsnips into the water and bring to the boil.
- Turn the heat down to a medium heat and leave to simmer for 5 minutes.
- Once the parsnips are fork fall remove from the heat and drain through a colander.
- Leave to cool completely and store in a bowl or tupperware box.
- Store in the fridge overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C and put in the baking tray.
- Pull the rosemary leafs from the stalks by pulling downwards on the rosemary.
- Chop the leafs into small pieces.
- Pour olive oil into the small mixing bowl and add in the chopped rosemary and garlic.
- Mix these ingredients together.
- Once the oven had preheated remove the baking tray and add in the oil.
- Then add in the parsnips.
- Toss the vegetables in the baking tray and then brush over the oil to make sure they are evenly coated.
- Put in the oven for 25 – 30 minutes depending on your oven or until the parsnips are a lovely golden brown colour.
- Once cooked serve with a roast dinner and enjoy.
As we count down to Christmas, I hope these Roasted Rosemary and Garlic Parsnips add a touch of rustic holiday charm to your festivities. Simple, flavourful, and wonderfully seasonal, they’re a reminder that Christmas cooking doesn’t always need to be complicated to be delicious. Don’t forget to pop back tomorrow for the next recipe in our 24 Days of Christmas. There’s plenty more festive goodness to come!
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