Roasted Parsnips With Mint

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds parsnips
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 7 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 6 green onions, cut into 3-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh mint
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove, minced

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°. Peel parsnips, and cut into 2- to 3-inch-long pieces; cut each lengthwise into 1/3-inch-thick strips. Place in a lightly greased 15- x 10-inch jelly-roll pan; toss with pepper, 2 Tbsp. olive oil, and 1/2 tsp. kosher salt.
  2. Bake at 400° for 25 minutes. Add green onions; toss. Bake 10 to 15 more minutes or until parsnips are tender and browned. Transfer to a serving platter.
  3. Whisk together mint, next 3 ingredients, and remaining 1/2 tsp. salt until blended. Gradually add remaining 5 Tbsp. olive oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking until smooth. Spoon over vegetables. Serve immediately.
  4. Brought to the table by cookbook authors Matt Lee and Ted Lee (The Lee Bros. Simple Fresh Southern cookbook).

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

475 kcal 24% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.1g 14% DV
Total Fat 31.2g 40% DV
Carbs 43.9g 16% DV
Fiber 6.4g 23% DV
Sugar 18.6g 37% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9925mg 100% DV
Potassium 611mg 13% DV
Cholesterol 3.8mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 16mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 18.2mg 20% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 127.5mg 10% DV
Iron 3.2mg 18% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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