Honey & Thyme Roasted Parsnips

roasted vegetables will always hold a special place in my heart, the same place that my children, mr. handsome, and cheesecake hold.

okay, perhaps not the exact same place, but i love them regardless.

tonight, honey, thyme and parsnips took ownership of my oven and produced a more than delicious side dish that satisfied all of our palettes. 

we are veggie obsessed in this house.  i should probably look into opening up my own farmers market at this rate.... 

Honey & Thyme Roasted Parsnips

Ingredients:

2 lbs parsnips, peeled, ends trimmed, and quartered lengthwise

3 Tbsp olive oil

2 1/2 Tbsp honey

10 - 12 sprigs of thyme

sea salt & pepper

Method:

preheat oven to 400F.

in large pot of boiling water, blanch parsnips for 3 minutes.  drain.

toss parsnips with olive oil and honey and place on baking sheet.  place sprigs of thyme overtop and season to taste with salt & pepper.  roast for 30-35 minutes till browned and tender.

remove from oven and discard thyme.  

if desired drizzle with a little more honey.

serves 4-6