Caramelized Parsnips and Baby Onions
Elevate your side dishes with these delectable Caramelized Parsnips and Baby Onions, a perfect blend of earthy sweetness and rich, buttery flavors. This easy-to-make recipe combines tender, golden parsnip batons and baby onions, caramelized to perfection with a drizzle of honey and fragrant fresh thyme. The vegetables are lightly steamed before a final sizzle ensures a beautiful glaze and irresistible texture. Ready in just 45 minutes, this dish is ideal for everything from an elegant holiday spread to a cozy weeknight dinner. Serve warm and watch these velvety vegetables steal the show on your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized parsnips
- 12 baby onions
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup water
Instructions
Peel the parsnips and cut them into evenly sized batons, approximately 3 inches long and 1/2 inch thick.
Peel the baby onions by blanching them in boiling water for 1 minute, then transferring them to an ice bath. The skins should easily slip off.
In a large skillet, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat.
Add the parsnips and baby onions to the skillet. Sauté for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to become golden and tender.
Drizzle the honey over the vegetables and sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and thyme sprigs.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and add 1/4 cup of water to the skillet. Cover and let the vegetables steam for 5-7 minutes until they are fork-tender.
Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium-high. Allow the liquid to evaporate and the vegetables to caramelize, stirring gently to avoid breaking them.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary.
Transfer the caramelized parsnips and baby onions to a serving platter, garnish with extra thyme if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1452 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.8 g | 82% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.6 g | 133% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 102 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 2997 mg | 130% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 221.0 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.5 g | 130% | |
| Total Sugars | 105.8 g | ||
| Protein | 19.7 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 471 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 3378 mg | 72% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
