Parsnips are in season from September through March, so youll see a lot of roasting, soups, and stews to go with the cooler temperatures. These parsnip recipes are organized into 9 categories and I hope you enjoy them throughout the entire season.[feast_advanced_jump_to]
The flavor of parsnips pairs well with other root vegetables, like beets, sweet potatoes, and carrots. They’re also delicious with cauliflower, potatoes, and Brussels sprouts. Don’t be afraid to roast these parsnips with other veggies of choice for a fiber-rich, delicious side dish.
What do parsnips pair with?
Parsnips are sweet and nutty, especially when roasted. Darker sugars and warm baking spices enhance those flavors, whereas most green herbs nicely complement them.
Parsnips also work well with licorice flavors like tarragon, star anise and fennel. Juniper berries are the main flavor in gin, which is why both of those also pair well.
- Sweeteners: Honey, maple syrup, dates, and brown sugar
- Herbs: rosemary, thyme, sage, bay, parsley, marjoram, and tarragon
- Spices: nutmeg, cinnamon, mustard seed, cumin, cardamom, caraway, star anise, juniper berries
- Nuts: pine nuts, chestnuts, hazelnuts, and walnuts
- Fruits: apples, pears, kumquats, limes, and oranges
- Vegetables: carrots, celery root, garlic, and fennel
- Drinks: cider, gin, and stout beers
Discover even more flavors from this food pairing tool.
Arguably the easiest way to enjoy parsnips is to toss them with some oil and spices, then roast until soft and caramelized. Many of these recipes use maple syrup, brown sugar, and honey to bring out the sweetness when roasting.
Whether roasting or baking, there are a lot of oven-based parsnip recipes worth trying. Maple flavors continue to show up here, but dont overlook other pairings like a cheesy gratin or a panzanella salad with pumpkin bread.
Parsnips 101 – What Goes With Parsnips
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