Moroccan Spiced Parsnips
Elevate your side dish game with these Moroccan Spiced Parsnips—a flavor-packed celebration of bold spices and natural sweetness. This easy, oven-roasted recipe transforms humble parsnips into golden, caramelized perfection, thanks to a vibrant marinade of ground cumin, coriander, cinnamon, smoked paprika, honey, and a splash of zesty lemon juice. With just 10 minutes of prep and 25 minutes in the oven, these crispy, tender parsnips are as quick as they are satisfying. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a pop of freshness, this dish is perfect as a sophisticated side for dinner parties or a cozy weeknight meal. Bursting with Middle Eastern flavors, it’s a must-try for lovers of hearty and wholesome roasted vegetables.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams parsnips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Peel the parsnips and cut them into evenly sized sticks or wedges, about 2-3 inches long.
In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground cinnamon, smoked paprika, honey, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to form a spiced marinade.
Add the parsnip sticks to the bowl and toss thoroughly to coat each piece with the marinade.
Arrange the coated parsnips on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer to ensure even roasting.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping the parsnips halfway through cooking to ensure they cook evenly and caramelize nicely.
Once the parsnips are tender and slightly golden around the edges, remove them from the oven.
Transfer the roasted parsnips to a serving platter and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
802 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.3 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.1 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 10 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 1846 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 104.9 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.1 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.9 g | ||
| Protein | 7.7 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 253 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1972 mg | 42% | |
*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.
