Looking for roast parsnips recipes for your Christmas dinner side dish? Parsnips have remained an ever-popular root vegetable for their strong source of Vitamins C and K, as well as other benefits. Find out how to cook your parsnips to add a sweet, nutty edge to your festive meals.
Ingredients
- Parsnips are in season from November to February
Whisky-and-maple-roasted parsnips
Take your parsnips up a notch with a boozy hit of whisky and the sweetness of maple syrup.
Roast parsnips with salt and pepper
Add a hot, peppery edge to your Christmas dinner with this easy side dish. It's super easy to make and requires minimum effort.
Spiced parsnip soup
A velvety, root veg soup is ideal for a chilly evening when you want something quick, easy and filling. This parsnip number is spiced with garam masala and paprika.
Parmesan parsnips
This is a unique way of cooking parsnips. The thin parsnip fries are tossed in Parmesan, polenta, English mustard powder and salt and fried until crisp. A delicious side for any meal but a must-have for your Christmas dinner spread. Discover more great Christmas side dishes
Salt-dough parsnips with whipped sage butter
This simple salt-baked parsnip recipe is an impressive side dish for any occasion. With a crunchy crust and juicy centre, it very much becomes the main event of any meal.
Ghee-roasted spiced parsnips and roots
These roasted roots make for a great gluten-free dinner party side. Ghee can be used in place of butter or oil in any recipe. It has a high smoke point, which means it can be used for roasting, frying or even deep-fat frying. This is an indulgent dish sure to wow at festive dinner parties. For more gluten-free classics, click here...
Carrot and parsnip soup
Whizzing the cream in at the end makes for a super-creamy soup. Enjoy this cosy, orange soup with a swirl of double cream and a hunk of buttered bread.
Roasted parsnips and root vegetables with umami dressing
Add some extra flavour to your Christmas dinner side dish with the deep, savoury taste sensation of umami.
Creamy parsnip purée
This creamy parsnip purée makes a silky smooth side for your Christmas dinner. You need to add potatoes to this dish for it to emulsify into a smooth purée, but it still has a strong parsnip flavour.
Creamed parsnips with kale
Cooked with cream and nutmeg, the combination of these two vitamin-rich veggies makes for an indulgent vegetarian side.
Caramelised parsnips and shallots
Frying, rather than roasting the parsnips and shallots makes this recipe really quick and a great method to use if you don’t have the oven switched on. The marmalade provides a lovely orange sweetness for the glaze.
Parsnip fries with salsa verde
These parsnip fries with salsa verde are easy to make and work well as both a snack or side dish using the classic Christmas root vegetable. For more Mediterranean dinner party inspiration, click here...
