Glazed Parsnips with Herb Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 pound Young parsnips (Choose parsnips that are firm and relatively small.)
• 2 tablespoons Butter (Unsalted)
• 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Milk (Whole milk recommended)
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt (Or to taste)
• 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper (Freshly ground, or to taste)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (Chopped)
• 4 slices Bread (For frying)
• 2 tablespoons Oil (For frying bread)

Instructions

1. 1Trim and wash the parsnips thoroughly. If the parsnips are very young and tender, you can leave the skin on. Otherwise, peel them lightly.
2. 2Place the parsnips in a pot and cover with cold water. Add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain well.
3. 3In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, and cook until thickened, about 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
4. 4While the parsnips are boiling, heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the bread slices until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels.
5. 5Arrange the boiled parsnips on a serving dish. Pour the white sauce over the parsnips. Sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve with the fried bread around the edge of the dish.