Active Time

　　20 min

　　Total Time

　　40 min

　　Caramelized by high-heat roasting, all that these parsnips needed was a hint of sage to make fans of us all.

　　

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

　　2 lb parsnips

　　1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh sage

　　3 tablespoons olive oil

　　1/2 teaspoon salt

　　1/4 teaspoon black pepper

　　

Step 1

Put oven rack in lower third of oven and preheat oven to 450°F.

　　

Step 2

Peel parsnips and halve crosswise. Quarter each half lengthwise, then cut out core and discard. Cut parsnips crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces, then toss with sage, oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Transfer to a large shallow baking pan (17 by 11 inches), spreading in 1 layer. Roast until parsnips are tender and lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes.