This Parsnip recipe needs not much introduction since I announced it before. When I made the smoked Caillette last week I talked about the star of the evening. However I rarely cook twice the same thing in a week, I did it this time. I was a fan of Parsnip before but my love for the root vegetable has even grown in the past week…
Some time ago I took the challenge to prepare ravioli on the BBQ. I participated in a contest on a BBQ forum and intended to create a dish far from the other meals. The goal of the contest was to create a vegetarian meal on the BBQ. At the same time I was experimenting with some vegetables that were rather forgotten in Belgium. I admit it was a hype back in the time to do so. BUT, it seemed a good one to me so I followed the herd!
Grilled Parsnip
The grilled parsnip formed the base for the ravioli stuffing. In my opinion the sweet, creamy and sligthly earthy flavours were completed by the roasted taste. Recently my wife came home with some parsnips but I wanted to try something new. I found a recipe on yummly where parsnip and carrots were seasoned with honey and cinnamon. An interesting combination given the sweet touch of parsnip. It sounded as a perfect sidedish for the “Caillette” I was about to prepare. Moreover I could prepare them under the meatballs so they could catch the dripping flavours.
The parsnip with cinnamon and honey was superb! Really superb! I liked those Caillette a lot, but honestly I did not expect the parsnip to be that good! The Purple carrots were good too, yet not as mindblowing as the parsnip. So I skipped them last sunday when preparing Char Siu (Bucket list recipe). I can’t keep up with my recipes, so stay allert I hope to post it soon! I made them this way:

Parsnip: Cinnamon roasted
Ingredients
- 1 kg Parsnip
- 2 Tbsp . Olive Oil
- 2 Tbsp . Butter
- 2 Tbsp . Honey
- Cinnamon
- Pepper
- Salt
Instructions
- Cut the Parsnips in equal parts (thumb size)
- Mix all other ingredients. Use Cinnamon, pepper and salt at taste.
- Add the mixture to the Parsnip and mix through. Make sure all parsnips share in the flavour.
- Put the Parsnip in a 150°C (300°F) BBQ over hot fire for about an hour.You feel when they're ready when you can easily poke them with a fork.
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the only time i’ve tried to make parsnips at home they were a miserable fail with the hubby but these just might make it worth trying again!
You could even make him glad by letting hubby grill them? Or do you take the grilling part?
I need to go run to the store now to buy some parsnips because these sound amazing!
No need to run! This one’s going low and slow 🙂 You need this mood to work out well haha
I’d like to try this recipe!
Please let me know how it turned out!
I lovvve me some roasted veggies. Parsnips are totally overlooked – I love their sweet flavor when roasted!
Looks delicious. I love parsnip but always forget about it when I doing my meal planning. I’m going to add it to my list this week and give this recipe a try. Thanks for sharing ?
You’re welcome! your tummy will be glad it’s on the list 🙂
I think parsnips are one of the most underused vegetables…I love your sweet version.
Yum!! I love parsnips! I think they’re a totally underrated veggie. I bet they go so well with cinnamon. I think my kids would love these 🙂
Indeed they do! Thanks for stopping by
I don’t know what sounds better…. the parsnips as you’ve suggested or the other recipe you mentioned catching meatball drippings as they cook. Yum! Innovative and delicious!! Thanks 🙂
Both together 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
I love roasted veggies….and adding cinnamon to this sounds like a great idea. Will have to remember to try this next time!!
Thank you gloria have a nice meal 🙂
I’ve never had a sweet parsnip! What a fun idea. I love cinnamon, best spice ever!
Great idea of cinnamon with parsnips. I love them and need to up my game from the plain roasted ones I always serve. Thanks!
You’re welcome! plain roasted is good too 😉 have a nice meal!
Thank you Kathy!
I wish I had a BBQ to make this! The parsnip sounds so delicious prepared this way.
I think this would work in the oven too but with less charm 😉
Parsnips are the bomb! This recipe is a great way to show off their sweet side:)
Yes it is! I recently ate them in a mousse for dessert = heaven
I have only had parsnip in savory recipes. I am going to have to do sweet now!
It really is worth the try 😉
Love, love, love these! I love the way you’ve prepared them with the smoke of the grill combined with the sweetness.
Thanks for the kind comment!
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