Description
Parsnips with Spiced Peanuts and Garlic Yogurt is a delightful dish that marries the earthy sweetness of roasted parsnips with the crunch of spiced peanuts and the creamy tang of garlic yogurt. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this recipe transforms humble ingredients into an extraordinary culinary experience that will impress your guests and create lasting memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium parsnips, peeled and chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup raw or roasted peanuts
- 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400?F (200?C). Toss chopped parsnips in a bowl with olive oil, salt, paprika, and cayenne until evenly coated.
- Spread parsnips on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and fork-tender.
- In a skillet over medium heat, toast peanuts with olive oil, paprika, and salt until fragrant (about 3 minutes).
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt with minced garlic, salt, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
- Serve roasted parsnips topped with spiced peanuts and dollops of garlic yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 10mg