Recipe for Parsnips in Polenta & Parmesan

Recipe for: Roast PARSNIPS with Polenta & Parmesan

Ingredients:

·         1-2kg parsnips, peeled, quartered & cored

·         6 tblsp dried polenta

·         100g grated parmesan

·         Pinch of freshly ground nutmeg

·         6 tblsp olive oil 

Method: 

1.       Heat oven to 220C/ fan 200C/ gas7

2.       Put oil in an oven dish and put into the oven to heat up

3.       Par-boil the prepared parsnips in boiling, salted water for 6 minutes.  Drain.

4.       Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix together the polenta, parmesan & nutmeg.

5.       While parsnips are still hot, roll them repeatedly in the polenta/ parmesan mixture until thoroughly coated

6.       Take the dish from the oven and carefully toss & roll the coated parsnips in the hot oil

7.       Roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes, then turn over in the hotr oil & roast for another 15-20 minutes until golden.