Maple-Glazed Root Vegetable Hash

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-11 · Updated 2026-06-11

A warming hash combining root vegetables glazed with pure Quebec maple syrup and seasoned with fresh thyme for a comforting vegetarian dish. This Canadian-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs sweet potatoes, parsnips, carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 medium (about 1 lb), peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes sweet potatoes
• 2 medium, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes parsnips
• 2 medium, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes carrots
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
2. Step 2: Add 1 medium diced yellow onion and sauté for 3 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 2 diced sweet potatoes, 2 diced parsnips, and 2 diced carrots (each about 1/2-inch cubes), stir well, and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and lightly browned.
4. Step 4: Season the hash with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, stirring to combine.
5. Step 5: Drizzle 2 tbsp pure maple syrup over the vegetables and add 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, stirring gently to coat and allowing the syrup to caramelize for 2 minutes.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and serve warm as a hearty side or vegetarian main.