Two parsnip recipes

Oven-fried parsnips
adapted from From Asparagus to Zucchini

Heat oven to 400°. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Lightly peel or scrub clean one share’s worth of parsnips (2 lb.). Cut them crosswise into 2 ½-inch chunks, slice the chunks lengthwise into ¼-inch-thick planks, and cut planks into sticks. Toss with olive oil and a little salt. Spread in single layer on baking sheets. Bake 15 minutes; toss well and add additional salt. Continue to bake, tossing occasionally, until golden brown and crisp, about 30 minutes total. Makes 4-6 servings.

More parsnip ideas
adapted from From Asparagus to Zucchini

  • Sauté thin parsnip slices in butter, with a dash of salt and pepper.
  • Try parsnips cooked and mashed; top with butter and fresh chopped herbs. Leftover mashed parsnips may be added to sauces, gravies, or soups as a thickener, or shaped into thin patties and fried.
  • Coarsely grate parsnips and substitute in a potato pancake recipe.
  • Puree cooked parsnips with onion and curry spices into a creamy soup.
  • Bake or roast with other root vegetables.
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