Low Fat Perfectly Roast Parsnips
Transform your side dish game with these Low Fat Perfectly Roast Parsnips, a light yet deliciously golden alternative to traditional roasted veggies. This recipe brings out the natural sweetness of parsnips, enhanced with a fragrant blend of dried thyme, garlic powder, and a touch of olive oil for a crisp exterior without the excess fat. Perfectly seasoned and roasted to a caramelized finish in just 30 minutes, these parsnips offer a satisfying crunch and a hint of herbaceous freshness from a sprinkle of chopped parsley. Ideal as a guilt-free snack or a nutritious complement to your favorite mains, this easy-to-make recipe is a must-try for healthy cooking enthusiasts. Keywords: low fat roasted parsnips, healthy side dish, crispy parsnips, easy vegetable recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Parsnips
- 1.5 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly spray it with cooking spray.
Peel the parsnips and cut them into even, bite-sized sticks. Aim for uniformly thick pieces, akin to French fries, to ensure even roasting.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and garlic powder. Stir well to create a seasoned oil mixture.
Add the parsnip sticks to the bowl and toss them to coat evenly with the oil and seasoning mixture.
Spread the parsnips in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they do not overlap. This helps them roast evenly and become crispy.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for approximately 15 minutes.
After 15 minutes, remove the pan from the oven and use a spatula to turn the parsnips over. Return the pan to the oven and roast for another 15 minutes or until the parsnips are golden brown and crispy on the edges.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and sprinkle the roasted parsnips with fresh parsley for an added burst of flavor and color.
Serve the low-fat perfectly roast parsnips immediately as a healthy, flavorful side dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
615 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.0 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.5 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 9 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 1778 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.9 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.5 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.2 g | ||
| Protein | 6.3 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 177 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1671 mg | 36% | |
*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.
