The Little Things
December 5, 2012

This weekend I bought parsnips at the grocery store, and the cashier had to ask me what kind of food it was so she could ring it up. It always makes me laugh a little when I get asked what sort of food I’m buying. However, I completely understand not knowing what a parsnip is, because until a few weeks ago, I had never consumed a parsnip. I happened to walk past them in the produce section, and decided to try them out in fry form! I’m so happy I did, because they were delicious!

To start you’ll peel the parsnip like you peel a carrot (and it smells very similar too).

parsnip fries-2

Once peeled, you’ll cut them into fry shaped pieces. I didn’t do a great job of cutting them into attractive looking fries, but it worked out just fine. After placing them on a cooking shirt, cover with a little olive oil.

IMG_4282

Once I sprayed the fries with olive oil, I sprinkled sea salt on half of them and red cayenne pepper on half. Of course you can use whatever spices you would like! I cooked for 25-30 minutes at 400 degrees and they were done!

parsnip fries-1

Voila! A healthy and delicious spin to the traditional fry! I ate mine with some sweet and spicy BBQ sauce, and they were delicious! Most of them didn’t even find their way to my plate. I have to say that I was pretty hesitant to try parsnip, but I’m glad I went outside my comfort zone and gave them a try!

Now it’s your turn to share! Have you ever tried parsnip before? Have you eaten something recently that was outside of your comfort zone?

←

7 responses to “Parsnip Fries”

  1. explodyfull says:
    December 5, 2012 at 8:21 am

    I can’t say I am a huge fan of parsnip – I think the only time I’ve ever cooked with it is one of those ‘winter soup vege packs’ they sell at the supermarket for stews. However I had parsnip mash in Scotland – it was delicious!

    As for food outside my comfort zone – I am usually up for trying anything once. I can’t remember the last new thing I tried however a couple years ago I had Dragon Fruit for the first time and I loved it! I eat it every chance I get now (don’t eat too much at once….it has coloured side affects..)

    • Caroline says:
      December 5, 2012 at 7:44 pm

      This is the only way I’ve tried parsnip, so I’m not sure how I would like it in a soup. I’ve never thought of mashing it up before. Did they include spices in it? I’ve never tried dragon fruit, but I think I had a chapstick almost two decades ago that was dragon fruit flavored…

  2. Jenna says:
    December 5, 2012 at 8:38 am

    I have never had a clue what to do w parsnips! This looks fun! Now I’m definitely going to try this out!’ thanks! Spa <3

  3. Tina says:
    December 5, 2012 at 4:27 pm

    Oo Parsnips! That looks delicous. I recently tried making rutabaga fries and they turned out really good!

  4. Heather says:
    December 7, 2012 at 5:35 pm

    Thanks for sharing! I’m going to try some this weekend.