I realize most people never get to say this but I had some Chermoula Dressing left over from some experimenting with recipes for a Grilled Goat Cheese Panini.
Chermoula, a Moroccan style sauce made with spices and fresh cilantro, is a condiment that goes with so many foods it actually pays to have some stocked in the fridge. Like ketchup or mustard or Sriracha.
My latest using the stuff? Roasted Chermoula Spiced Parsnips. Terrific side dish with chicken, lamb or beef. Nice with scrambled eggs too. Or part of a vegetarian dinner.
Roasted Chermoula Spiced Parsnips
Chermoula Dressing:
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
- 1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
Combine the garlic, paprika, cumin, cayenne, parsley and cilantro in a small bowl. Stir in the lemon juice. Add the olive oil gradually, beating it into the other ingredients. Set aside. (You may use a small food processor to combine the ingredients.)
Parsnips:
- 2 pounds parsnips
- salt to taste
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Peel the parsnips and cut them into strips about 4-inches long, 1/2-inch wide and place them on a baking sheet. Pour 1/4 cup of the Chermoula Dressing over the vegetables and toss them to coat each piece. Sprinkle with salt. Roast for about 20 minutes, turning them once or twice, or until the vegetables are tender and lightly crispy.
Makes 6 servings