Christmas parsnip recipes
37 Recipes
Get creative with this sweet root.
These golden, honeyed parsnips have just the right mix of earthiness and sweet glaze to make a moreish Christmas side dish, and they’re quick to prepare
Take parnsips to another level by turning them into gnocchi with a crunchy walnut crumb. This Christmas dish is vegan, healthy and deliciously festive
These crispy hash browns can be made ahead and reheated from frozen - ideal for unexpected Christmas visitors
Take your standard veggie side dish to the next level by tossing parsnips in maple syrup, cumin and turmeric - a great accompaniment to Sunday lunch
Enjoy the best of Christmas in a traybake. A perfect Boxing Day feast for using up leftovers like potatoes, parsnips, carrots, sprouts and pigs-in-blankets
The parsnip makes the pudding extra light and soft – much like a carrot cake. Its earthy sweetness works wonderfully with the glossy caramel sauce
These sticky, caramelised root veggies have a dollop of marmalade to bring a sweet fruity element and delicate rose harissa for a little heat
Looking to use up a glut of parsnips? We’ve swapped classic potato for root veg in these golden brown brunch latkes, with a poached egg and smoked fish
The perfect vegetarian Christmas or Sunday lunch centrepiece - a low-calorie nut loaf packed with grains, root vegetables, mixed mushrooms, herbs and spice
Spruce up your roots by adding crunchy nuts and caramelise with sweet maple syrup
The ultimate comfort food: sweet red pepper mixed into these meatballs add depth of flavour and parsnip mash is a great twist on your usual spuds
This decadent, savoury take on the classic bread & butter pudding can be served as a vegetarian centrepiece, or an indulgent side dish
Roast root vegetables with maple syrup and thyme leaves until soft and sticky, then serve as a side dish to your traditional festive feast
This show-stealing side dish of roasted parsnips and creamy béchamel is breadcrumbed and deep-fried for crisp, golden bites
Bring out the sweetness of this classic roast accompaniment with maple syrup and sprigs of rosemary for a low-fat yet delicious side dish
Glaze your Christmas root vegetables with honey and coriander seeds, then add apple quarters and roast for an extra-special side dish
For a twist on a favourite side dish, coat parsnips in corn and grated Italian cheese to ensure a tasty, crunchy finish
Dried mustard adds a slight heat to this sweet parsnip vegetarian side dish
Scented truffle oil and fresh parmesan make humble parsnips the star in this tasty Christmas canapé
This luxuriously creamy bake is the perfect partner to Sarah's veggie pie
Slow cook basmati rice with lentils and spices, roast your veg then serve with a coriander, dill, parsley and mint salsa verde
Want to jazz up your traditional Christmas lunch, but still keep Gran happy? This is the one for you
If you're sick of the same old Christmas sides, perk up your parsnips with some celeriac
An impressive vegetarian main bursting with flavour - be sure to fry the pancakes just before serving so they stay crisp
