Suitable for vegetarians
The sweet flavour of the parsnips is enhanced by the maple syrup glaze
Serves 6
Preparation time 15 minutes
Cooking time 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 2tbsp sunflower oil
- 800g parsnips, peeled, cored and quartered lengthways
- 1tbsp wholegrain mustard
- 3tbsp maple syrup
Method
1 Preheat oven to 200C/Gas 6. Put oil in a large roasting pan and heat in the oven.
2 Put the parsnips in a pan of boiling salted water. Cook for 5 minutes until just tender, then drain.
3 When the oil is hot, add the parsnips and season. Cook in the oven for 20 minutes, basting occasionally.
4 Mix together the mustard and maple syrup. Pour over the parsnips and baste to cover. Continue cooking for 10 minutes until sticky and golden brown.