How to Make Sous Vide Parsnips - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to cooking vegetables, the sous vide method is a game-changer. The precision of temperature control allows for perfect cooking every time, and the flavors and nutrients are preserved in a way that other cooking methods just can't match. One vegetable that benefits greatly from the sous vide technique is parsnips.

Parsnips are a root vegetable that is closely related to carrots and parsley. They have a sweet, nutty flavor that becomes even more pronounced when cooked sous...

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Ingredients

  • 2 large parsnips
  • 1 pinch fine salt
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Place a heat-resistant pad underneath a large pot filled with water. Attach a sous vide precision cooker to the pot and set temperature to 195 degrees F (95 degrees C). Set timer to 30 minutes.
  • Cut the ends off the parsnips and peel. Cut a 2-inch piece off the smallest part of the parsnips and remaining parsnips into equal-sized pieces. Place into a resealable bag, making sure that all pieces are laying flat and are not overlapping. Add salt and olive oil.
  • Remove all air from the bag by using the water immersion method or a vacuum sealer. Lower the bag into the pot once the temperature has reached 195 degrees F (95 degrees C).
  • When the timer on the sous vide reads 10 minutes, melt butter in a small skillet over low heat. Add thyme sprigs and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Remove bag from the pot and take out parsnips. Remove thyme from skillet and season butter with nutmeg. Turn up heat to medium-high and add parsnips. Cook until parsnips are lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    273 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 15mg
    • Sodium: 144mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 48g
    • Dietary Fiber: 15g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 84mg
    • Calcium: 199mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 1024mg