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).
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.
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!
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?
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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..)
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…
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 ❤
I know! It’s definitely not a food most people hear much about! If you do try them, let me know how they go!
Oo Parsnips! That looks delicous. I recently tried making rutabaga fries and they turned out really good!
I don’t think I’ve ever tried rutabaga before! Maybe I need to try that out next…
Thanks for sharing! I’m going to try some this weekend.