Thyme and Parmesan Roast Parsnips

Looking for an easy but flavoursome recipe for roast parsnips? A coating of thyme, parsley, pine nuts and Parmesan cheese gives these parsnips a wonderfully rich flavour—making them quite addictive.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2  lbs parsnips, quartered
• 3  ounces parmesan cheese, grated
• 2  ounces pine nuts, chopped
• 4  tablespoons flat leaf parsley, chopped
• 1  tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
• 7  tablespoons olive oil

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F Place the parsnips in a pan of lightly salted water, bring to the boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
2. Combine the cheese, pine nuts and herbs and season.
3. Drain the parsnips and toss in the cheese mixture.
4. Heat the oil in a roasting tin until smoking hot.
5. Carefully tip in the parsnips and roast for 40 minutes, turning occasionally.