Name: Parsnip "Fries"
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 0.5 pound parsnips, peeled; 2 tablespoons safflower or grapeseed oil; 1.5 teaspoons dried oregano, crushed; 1.5 teaspoons smoked paprika; 0.75 teaspoon onion powder; 0.25 teaspoon ground pepper; 0.5 teaspoon salt

Parsnip "Fries"

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Swap parsnips for potatoes in this oven-baked fries recipe and get 5 grams more fiber per serving. Dress these healthy fries up with a side of spicy or garlicky aioli: just mix mayo with Sriracha or roasted garlic (or both!).

Carolyn Malcoun

Updated on June 8, 2018

Prep Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Calorie High Fiber Dairy-Free Egg Free Gluten-Free Vegetarian Vegan Nut-Free Healthy Immunity Low Added Sugars

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Ingredients

½ pound parsnips, peeled
2 tablespoons safflower or grapeseed oil
1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano, crushed
1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
¾ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
½ teaspoon salt

Directions

Position racks in upper and lower thirds of oven. Place 2 large rimmed baking sheets in the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F.
Cut parsnips into "fries" about 3 inches long and 1/2 inch thick (cut out the cores if necessary; see Tip). Toss the parsnips in a large bowl with oil, oregano, paprika and onion powder. Spread on the hot baking sheets in an even layer.
Bake for 10 minutes. Stir the parsnips and rotate the baking sheets top to bottom. Bake until browned around the edges, 10 to 15 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

Tips

Tips: For the best texture, pick firm, small to medium parsnips; trim and peel before cooking. Large parsnips have a fibrous, woody core. Trim, peel and quarter them lengthwise, then cut out the core before cooking.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

174	Calories
7g	Fat
27g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 174
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 27g	10%
Dietary Fiber 8g	28%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 2g	4%
Total Fat 7g	9%
Saturated Fat 1g	3%
Vitamin A 432IU	9%
Vitamin C 25mg	27%
Folate 99mcg	25%
Sodium 306mg	13%
Calcium 63mg	5%
Iron 1mg	7%
Magnesium 45mg	11%
Potassium 573mg	12%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.