Caramelised parsnips

This is a simple way to cook parsnips.  It goes extremely well with roasted meats, particularly during the winter.

Preparation Time: 10 Mins

Cooking Time: 30 Mins

Total Time: 40 Mins

Ingredients

For 4 servings…

1810 gms         Parsnips  - cut into pieces 1 cm wide and 3 cm long 

2 tbs               Olive oil    

                      Pepper      

                      Salt          

Method

Blanch the parsnip pieces in a pan of boiling water for a minute and drain.  Heat the olive oil in a roasting tin and, when smoking, carefully tip in the parsnips, coating them in the oil.  Season and roast in an oven at 180°C until tender and golden brown (about 45 minutes).  Drain on kitchen towel and serve.