Parsnip Fries

I keep finding out that things I like to eat and drink are actually good for me: things like coffee, chocolate, or a glass of red wine. So now I keep waiting and waiting to hear the same good reports about french fries–like, “studies show that french fries are in fact a superfood!”–but the news seems not to be forthcoming. So in the meantime, I maintain a fairly high level of faux french-fry happiness by making baked sweet potato “fries” and these roasted parsnip “fries.” Even though they lack that certain naughty deep-fried je ne sais quoi, they are nonetheless super excellent tasting. And with parsnips’ folate, vitamin C and high-fiber, they actually are really good for us!

2 pounds medium parsnips
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper

1. Preheat oven 450F

2. Trim tops and bottoms and peel. Slice in half crosswise so you have a thick piece and a thinner piece, then halve or quarter those until you have roughly the same size “sticks.”

3. On two large baking sheets, spread out the parsnips in a single layer and toss with the olive oil, then season with coarse salt and ground pepper.

4. Roast until softened and golden, 25 to 30 minutes, giving the fries a stir about halfway through cooking.

By Melissa Breyer, Senior Editor, Healthy & Green Living

Disclaimer: The views expressed above are solely those of the author and may not reflect those of
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Michele W.

8:32AM PST on Nov 12, 2011

Thank you

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Jennifer C.

9:32PM PDT on Aug 23, 2011

I love parsnip. Thanks for the recipe.

KS G.

7:25AM PDT on Apr 15, 2011

Thanks for the article.

Bon L.

5:18AM PST on Nov 10, 2010

Thanks for the info.

Candace C.

7:43PM PDT on May 13, 2010

All these alternative "fries are great! And it's so excellent that they are good for us!!

Janice P.

5:54PM PDT on Apr 12, 2010

I HATE parsnips - one of the very few things I hate, but I thought I'd try this one day when I was bored and wanted to try something new. Well, I still hate parsnips, but this dish was not as god-awful as the parsnips I had eaten before. So, I guess someone, who actually likes parsnips, would like this recipe.

Dorothy K.

7:39PM PDT on Apr 5, 2010

sounds really good, love parsnips!!

Hilda P.

7:23AM PDT on Apr 2, 2010

love parsnips

Mervi R.

2:24PM PST on Dec 13, 2009

Thanks for the info, must try these soon!

Estella A.

2:11PM PST on Dec 6, 2009

Sounds good.