This comforting side dish transforms humble parsnips into a sweet and savory delight. Baby parsnips are gently sautéed with pearl onions, garlic, and aromatic fennel seeds, then simmered in vegetable stock and apple cider until tender. Crisp apples add a bright, fresh contrast, while a quick reduction of cider, whole-grain mustard, and honey creates a glossy, flavorful glaze. The result is a harmonious blend of earthy sweetness and tangy warmth. Perfect as a sophisticated accompaniment to roasted meats or as a hearty vegetarian main, this recipe brings a touch of rustic elegance to any dinner table.
Tipsy Parsnips
Description
This comforting side dish transforms humble parsnips into a sweet and savory delight. Baby parsnips are gently saut&# 195;©ed with pearl onions, garlic, and aromatic fennel seeds, then simmered in vegetable stock and apple cider until tender. Crisp apples add a bright, fresh contrast, while a quick reduction of cider, whole-grain mustard, and honey creates a glossy, flavorful glaze. The result is a harmonious blend of earthy sweetness and tangy warmth. Perfect as a sophisticated accompaniment to roasted meats or as a hearty vegetarian main, this recipe brings a touch of rustic elegance to any dinner table.Directions
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Peel the apples, core them, quarter them, and slice them thickly.
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Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Add the apple slices and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes, turning frequently, until golden on both sides.
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Remove the apples from the skillet and set aside, leaving the butter in the pan if possible, or drain excess butter.
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Heat the olive oil in the same skillet (or a clean one) over medium heat.
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Add the crushed garlic, halved baby parsnips, halved pearl onions, and fennel seeds.
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Sauté the vegetables for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned.
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Stir in the chopped sage, apple cider, and vegetable stock.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover the skillet and reduce heat to simmer gently for 12 minutes.
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Return the cooked apples and their juices to the pan and simmer uncovered for 3 minutes more.
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Carefully transfer the parsnip and apple mixture to a serving dish and keep warm.
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Strain the remaining cooking juices from the skillet into a small saucepan.
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Stir the whole-grain mustard and honey into the strained juices.
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Bring the sauce to a boil and simmer rapidly for 5 minutes, or until slightly reduced and glossy.
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Pour the sauce over the vegetables in the serving dish.
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Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1 serving
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 101kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 6.3g10%
- Saturated Fat 3.8g19%
- Cholesterol 16mg6%
- Sodium 49mg3%
- Total Carbohydrate 12.7g5%
- Dietary Fiber 2.2g9%
- Sugars 9.1g
- Protein 0.3g1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.