Spiced Roast Parsnips

Name: Spiced Roast Parsnips
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; salt; ½ teaspoon fennel seeds; 900 g parsnips; 2 tablespoon rapeseed or olive oil; 1 teaspoon coriander seeds; ½ teaspoon dried thyme; ¼ teaspoon dried chilli flakes ((optional))

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A simple way to upgrade the humble roast parsnip to the next level. The spices complement the natural sweetness and flavour of the parsnips perfectly.

By: Recipesmadeeasy (via Recipesmadeeasy)

Last Updated: Mar 1, 2026

Prep: 10 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Yields: 4

Ingredients

1 teaspoon cumin seeds
salt
½ teaspoon fennel seeds
900 g parsnips
2 tablespoon rapeseed or olive oil
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
½ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon dried chilli flakes ((optional))

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 200℃ (180℃ fan)/400°F/gas mark 6.
First, wash and then peel 1 kg (2lb) parsnips. Trim away the ends and discard. Then cut them into even-sized pieces. Spread out on a baking sheet and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the oil.