Parsnips are cut into matchsticks, tossed with garlic and thyme, and roasted until golden and caramelized on the edges, for a healthy and delicious snack!
Ingredients
2lbsfresh parsnips
2tbspolive oil
1tspgarlic powder
1tspdried thyme
1tspsalt
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400° F.
Rinse the parsnips, then peel with a vegetable peeler. If you have a french fry cutter or mandolin, you can use that to cut the parsnips. Otherwise, cut the parsnips in half to form 3-4 inch sections. Then slice each parsnip section in half through the center. Lay each parsnip half on its flat side, then cut down the length of it into long sticks. You can then cut those pieces into further matchsticks, if necessary (depends on thickness).
Place the cut parsnips in a large mixing bowl, and add the olive oil, garlic powder, dried thyme, and salt. Mix very well to ensure that all the parsnips are coated evenly in the oil and seasonings.
Spread the parsnips out onto two sheet pans, so that they are in a single layer (if the parsnips are too crowded, they will steam each other instead of brown). Roast the parsnips for a total of 35-40 minutes, but check them after 25 minutes to toss with a turner, if the parsnips are getting too brown on the bottom. Serve and enjoy!