Peppery Parsnip Fries Recipes

GRAMA'S PEPPERY PARSNIPS

Steps:

• Place the parsnips into a saucepan, and cover with water. Bring to a boil, turn down the heat, and simmer until parsnips are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain well, pat the parsnip pieces dry with paper towels, and set aside.
• Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, and place the parsnips into the hot butter in an even layer. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper (I use quite a bit). Cook parsnips until lightly golden brown on both sides, 5 to 8 minutes per side.

PARSNIP FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Peel 2 1/2 pounds medium parsnips; cut as directed above.
• On two large rimmed baking sheets, toss parsnips with oil; season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Spread in a single layer.
• Roast until tender and golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes, rotating baking sheets and tossing parsnips halfway through baking time.

PEPPERY PARSNIP FRIES

Steps:

• Cut parsnips lengthwise into 2-1/2x1/2-in. sticks. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the oil, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Add parsnips, a few sticks at a time, and shake to coat., Line two 15x10x1-in. baking pans with foil; coat the foil with cooking spray. Place parnsips in a single layer in pans. Bake at 425° for 20-25 minutes or until tender, turning several times.

GARLIC PARSNIP FRIES

Steps:

• To oven bake: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place the parsnips in a bowl. Add the oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Toss to completely and evenly coat. Spread the fries evenly on a baking sheet. Bake on the middle rack for 25-35 minutes, turning every 5 minutes or until the fries are browned and have the desired level of crispness. To deep fry: Preheat deep fryer as recommended by your machine manufacturer to 360 degrees F. Add the unseasoned fries in batches and cook for 4-5 minutes or until they are evenly golden brown. Remove to a papertowel lined tray. Gently pat off any excess oil with a paper towel. Before serving, toss the fries with the parmesan, rosemary, garlic salt (if using the deep fry method) and any additional salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately.

PEPPERY TURNIP "FRIES"

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Lightly grease a large cookie sheet with olive oil.
• Pare the turnips and cut them into 2 1/2 x 1/2 inch sticks.
• Combine the spices, Parmesan and turnips in a large plastic bag.
• Seal and shake to coat.
• Spread the sticks in a single layer on the prepared pan and brush with a little olive oil.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes, turning once, until spears are tender and golden.
• Serve with or without a sprinkling of lime.

PARSNIP HOME FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, toss together the oil, parsnips, bell peppers and onions. Season with salt and pepper. Spread in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake until the parsnips are browned and cooked through, about 30 minutes. Serve immediately.

PEPPERY PARSNIP FRIES

Steps:

• Cut parsnips lengthwise into 2 1/2 x 1/2 inch sticks.
• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine oil, cheese, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Add parsnips, a few sticks at a time, and shake to coat.
• Line two 15x10 inch baking pans with foil; coat the foil with nonstick cooking spray.
• Place parsnips in single layer in pans.
• Bake at 425 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until tender, turning several times.