Roast Parsnips
Like roast potatoes, roast parsnips need to be cooked in hot oil, ideally at the same time as the potatoes are cooking and while the turkey is resting.
Serves: 8
Ingredients
3 tbsp sunflower oil
1kg parsnips
Method
- Preheat the oven to 200°C, gas mark 6. Place the oil in a roasting tin and heat in the oven. Meanwhile, peel the parsnips and cut - depending on their size - lengthways in half or quarters to form even-sized pieces.
- Carefully place the parsnips into the hot oil, and turn to coat. Roast for 40-45 minutes, until golden, turning halfway through.
Cook's tips
As a shorcut, use a 750g bag frozen Waitrose Roasting Parsnips, 2 x 400g packs Waitrose Honey Glazed Parsnips or 2 x 400g packs Waitrose Root Vegetable Medley, available from the chiller cabinet.
Prepare the parsnips a day ahead and store in the fridge in a sealed plastic bag, with the air removed, until ready to use.
Gourmet secret
Follow the recipe above and, 10 minutes before the end of cooking time, season the parsnips and drizzle with 3-4 tablespoons Waitrose Greek Honey. Return to the oven and cook until golden and sticky.