These golden, honeyed parsnips have just the right mix of earthiness and sweet glaze to make a moreish Christmas side dish, and they’re quick to prepare
Ingredients
- 500g parsnips
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp sunflower oil
- 2 tbsp butter
Method
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Top and tail 500g parsnips, cutting any larger ones in half lengthways, then put in a large saucepan, cover with salted water, bring to the boil and cook for 5 mins.
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Drain in a colander and let them steam-dry for a few mins.
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Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/ gas 5.
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Sprinkle 1 tbsp flour and 1 tbsp honey over the parsnips and toss to coat.
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Put the parsnips in a roasting tin with 2 tbsp sunflower oil, 2 tbsp butter and seasoning.
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Roast for 40 mins, turning halfway, until golden.