These Buttery Pan Roasted Parsnips are so easy and delicious! Cooked over low, slow heat, these parsnips are caramelized in butter, making them creamy, crispy, sweet and buttery. A great side dish!
Course Side Dish
Keyword buttery parsnips, pan fried parsnips, parsnips recipe, roasted parsnips
Peel the parsnips then cut into 1/2 inch slices (see picture above).10 parsnips
In a large skillet over low-medium heat, melt the butter then add the sliced parsnips, spreading them out evenly over the bottom of the pan.1/4 cup butter
Pour in the water, season with salt and pepper then cover the skillet tightly with a lid. Simmer for about 20 minutes. During this time don't stir the parsnips, let them cook until the parsnips are soft and the bottoms are golden.1/4 cup water, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
After the 20 minutes cooking time, toss the parsnips (or flip over to the less golden side) and add 2 more tablespoons of butter. Sauté for about 5 more minutes.2 tbsp butter