Honey Parmesan Parsnips
Honey Parmesan Parsnips is a caramelised vegetable side featuring tender parsnips coated in a sticky honey, butter and polenta crust with grated Parmesan and fresh thyme. The Thermomix weighs each ingredient directly into the bowl, grates the cheese and chops the herbs in seconds. Ideal alongside a Sunday roast or festive Christmas dinner.
About this recipe
Honey Parmesan Parsnips Thermomix TM7 recipes bring restaurant-quality caramelisation to your home kitchen with minimal effort. This recipe transforms humble parsnips into a sticky-sweet showstopper: batons tossed in molten honey-butter, rolled in polenta and freshly grated Parmesan, then baked until the edges turn golden and crackling crisp. Searching for a quick weeknight dinner side or a standout Christmas dinner accompaniment? This all-in-one kitchen machine handles everything. The TM7 grates a block of Parmesan in seconds, finely chops thyme and rosemary without bruising, melts honey and butter together without scorching, and weighs the polenta directly into the bowl so the coating ratio is spot on every single time. The result is a contrast of textures — fluffy, honeyed centres beneath a crunch that polenta and cheese create together. Serve beside roast turkey, glazed ham or a simple grilled chicken, and watch this budget-friendly root vegetable disappear from the plate.
Preparation tips
- Cut the parsnips into even batons of similar thickness so the honey and Parmesan coating caramelises uniformly; thin ends will crisp faster, so trim them slightly thicker for consistent results.
- After grating the Parmesan, keep it chilled until coating time so the polenta mixture stays dry and clings better to the honey-butter brushed parsnips rather than turning pasty.
- For a family-friendly version, reduce the rosemary and let children toss the batons in the polenta-cheese mix themselves; a squeeze of lemon just before serving lifts the sweetness beautifully.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free variation: replace the unsalted butter with a plant-based margarine and use a matured lactose-free hard cheese instead of Parmesan; the polenta crust crisps just as well in a hot oven.
- Festive variation: add a pinch of ground cinnamon and a sprinkle of pomegranate seeds over the finished parsnips for a jewel-like Christmas dinner accompaniment that pairs wonderfully with roast turkey.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- The Thermomix grates a whole block of Parmesan in seconds, giving fluffy cheese that clings to every parsnip baton. [Multi-Function]
- The built-in scale weighs the polenta and honey directly into the bowl, ensuring the coating ratio stays consistent each time. [Time Savings]
- The Thermomix chops fresh thyme and rosemary evenly in seconds, releasing their aromas without bruising the delicate leaves. [Multi-Function]
- The Thermomix gently heats honey and butter together into a glossy glaze, stirring automatically so the honey never scorches. [Hands-Free]
- The Thermomix mixes the polenta, salt and pepper into a uniform coating in one bowl, leaving you just one accessory to rinse. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- Parmesan cheese
- fresh thyme
- fresh rosemary
- fine sea salt
- ground black pepper
- polenta
- olive oil
- unsalted butter
- water
- parsnips