Sauteed Parsnips

Photo: flickr user FotoosVanRobin

Ingredients

1 pound Parsnips, halved lengthwise (or small parsnips)

2 tablespoons Unsalted butter

1 tablespoon Sage

1 tablespoon Fresh thyme

2 tablespoons Dark brown sugar

2 tablespoons Cider vinegar

Salt and freshly ground pepper

Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Preparation

Cook the parsnips in boiling salted water until just tender, 5 or 6 minutes, then drain. Cut each parsnip into slices 1/4-inch thick.

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the parsnips and cook until lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle with the sage and thyme and the brown sugar and turn over. Cook until very tender, about 4 minutes longer. Remove from the heat and sprinkle with the vinegar and salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

Yield: 4 servings