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Pan-fried Parsnips with Honey & Pumpkin Seeds - Easy Recipe

Updated: Sep 23



Pan-Fried Parsnips with Honey and Pumpkin Seeds

Pan-fried Parsnips with Honey and Pumpkin Seeds


A simple yet highly delicious dish with an irresistible combination of textures and flavours.


This recipe makes 2 portions. Prepping and cooking take around 20 minutes.


You will need:


Pan-Fried Parsnips with Honey and Pumpkin Seeds

  • 500g parsnips, peeled

  • 75g butter/vegan alternative

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1/2 tsp rosemary

  • 50g roasted pumpkin seeds

  • two teaspoons honey



How to:


Pan-Fried Parsnips with Honey and Pumpkin Seeds

  1. Peel the parsnips and cut them in half, lengthwise (or in 4 if larger)

  2. Heat the butter in a pan and add the parsnips

  3. Fry on medium heat for around 10 minutes, making sure to turn them over midway through

  4. Remove the parsnips from the pan and place them on a sheet or two of kitchen roll/towel, to remove some of the butter

  5. Place the parsnips on the plates, sprinkle the salt and rosemary on top

  6. Drizzle a teaspoon of honey on top of each plate

  7. Sprinkle the pumpkin seeds on top of everything.

  8. Enjoy!


Pan-Fried Parsnips with Honey and Pumpkin Seeds

  • It pairs very well with a few bits of feta cheese

  • Feel free to add a handful of walnuts and toasted almond flakes to this dish, for even more texture.

  • You can use this as a side dish or as a main dish

  • You can use dry or fresh rosemary or even thyme

  • You can substitute the honey for agave nectar


Pan-Fried Parsnips with Honey and Pumpkin Seeds

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