Roasted Parsnips Are Loaded With Flavor and Benefits

Published by Grace O

Roasted parsnips deliver perfect flavor and fiber. Nothing brings out the natural sweetness and earthiness of parsnips like roasting. Looking very much like a creamy white carrot, parsnips also share with carrots that frigid temperatures during growing and harvest make them sweeter; they go especially well with pork, chicken, and other fruits and vegetables such as apples, carrots, pears, and spinach.

Benefits
This dish is not only a flavorful side dish but also provides a range of health benefits. Parsnips are high in fiber, particularly soluble fiber, which helps regulate blood sugar levels and supports digestive health by promoting elimination. The dish is rich in vitamin C, offering 34% of the recommended daily intake per cup, which supports the immune system as well as collagen production for healthy skin. Parsnips also contain significant amounts of vitamins B and E, which contribute to reducing inflammation and protecting cells from oxidative stress, essential for disease prevention. The potassium, magnesium, and manganese in parsnips help regulate blood pressure, contributing to overall heart health and disease prevention. Paired with antioxidant-rich rosemary and immune-boosting garlic, this dish provides an excellent combination of anti-inflammatory properties, immune support, and chronic disease protection.

Roasted Parsnips with Rosemary Garlic Butter

Serves 4

Ingredients:

2 ½ lb. fresh parsnips, scrubbed and cut in half lengthwise into batons
5 Tbs. butter
2 cloves of fresh, peeled, and roughly chopped garlic
2 tsp. fresh minced rosemary
Salt and pepper to taste.
Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

2. Spread the parsnips on a rimmed baking sheet.

3. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and cook for 20 seconds. Remove from the heat and stir in the rosemary.

4. Pour the rosemary garlic butter over the parsnips. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Spread parsnips out in a single layer.

5. Roast the parsnips for 15 minutes. Stir and continue to roast for 8-to-10 more minutes, or until tender. Remove from the oven. Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.

6. Garnish with parsley, crushed red pepper flakes and serve.

Gluten-Free
Ketogenic
Low-carb
Vegetarian

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GRACE O is the creator of FoodTrients, a unique program for optimizing wellness and longevity. She is the author of three award-winning cookbooks – The Age Gracefully Cookbook, The Age Beautifully Cookbook, and Anti-Aging Dishes From Around the World. She is a fusion chef with a mission to deliver delicious recipes built on a foundation of anti-aging science and her 30 years in the healthcare industry.

Roasted Parsnips with Rosemary Garlic Butter

Learn more about FoodTrients’ nine benefits with these additional articles from our nutritionist Ginger Hultin and Grace O’s articles recipes that you can make with the top foods for each benefit:

Anti-Inflammatory

Antioxidants

Beauty

Detox

Disease Prevention

Gut health

Immunity Booster

Mind

Strength