Marmite & maple roasted parsnips
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Marmite & maple roasted parsnipsNew Recipes

Elevate parsnips with umami Marmite to offset the earthy sweetness and maple syrup to ensure a sticky glaze. This makes a perfect festive side dish

  • Prep:10 mins
    Cook:55 mins
  • Easy

Nutrition per serving

  • kcal 122
  • fat 4g
  • saturates 3g
  • carbs 16g
  • sugars 0g
  • fibre 3g
  • protein 3g
  • salt 0.48g

Ingredients

  • 700g parsnips , halved lengthways
  • 40g salted butter
  • 1 tbsp Marmite
  • 3 tbsp maple syrup
  • ½ tsp thyme leaves
  • pinch of cayenne pepper

Method

  1. Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Cook the parsnips in a large pan of boiling salted water for 4 mins until softened slightly. Drain and leave to steam-dry.

  2. Spoon the butter into a large roasting tin and put in the oven for 3 mins to melt. Tip in the parsnips, season with a pinch of salt, toss to coat and roast for 30 mins. Meanwhile combine the Marmite, maple syrup, thyme leaves and cayenne pepper in a small bowl with 1 tbsp water.

  3. Remove the tin from the oven and pour over the Marmite and maple mixture. Roast for 20 mins, basting the parsnips every 5-10 mins until tender and deeply golden.

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