Glazed parsnips with sesame seeds and maple syrup
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The aroma of roasting parsnips is really irresistible - and adding maple syrup makes them even more delicious
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Cooking time: 40 mins
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Serves: 4
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Skill level: Easy peasy
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Costs: Cheap as chips
Ingredients
If you're using older, tougher parsnips, cut them into quarters and remove the woody cores.
- 700g (1lb 9oz) parsnips, peeled
- 25g (1oz) butter
- 2tbsp maple syrup
- 3tbsp sesame seeds, lightly toasted
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
Method
- Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F, gas mark 7). Cut the parsnips in half lengthways and in half again. Add to a pan of boiling salted water and parboil for 2 mins. Drain well.
- Place the butter and maple syrup in a small pan or microwave and heat gently.
- Transfer the parsnips to a roasting tin then brush with the maple mixture and season to taste. Cook, shaking the pan frequently, for 30 mins or until golden brown.
- Sprinkle over the sesame seeds and return to the oven for 5 mins. Transfer to a warm serving dish.
Nutritional information
Guideline Daily Amount for 2,000 calories per day are: 70g fat, 20g saturated fat, 90g sugar, 6g salt.
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