Parsnips With Almonds

Directions

1. 1
   Cook parsnips in boiling salted water until almost tender.
2. 2
   Drain well.
3. 3
   When they are cool enough to handle, cut each one in half across its width, then quarter these halves lengthways.
4. 4
   Heat butter in a frying pan and cook the parsnips and almonds gently, stirring and turning carefully until they are lightly flecked with brown.
5. 5
   Mix together the sugar and spice, sprinkle over the parsnips and stir to mix, then trickle over the lemon juice.
6. 6
   Season to taste with salt and pepper and heat for 1 minute.
7. 7
   Serve sprinkled with chopped parsley.