Rosemary Parsnip Fries

Who does not love oven fries? I do (confession: like most dietitians) but I also love roasted veggies! Still unsure what a dietitian is? Click this link to learn more. But now back to fries! I thought why not combine these two ideas to make something delectable! Just in time for Thanksgiving, I’m excited to share my Rosemary Parsnip Fries. Best part, the recipe is super easy and also uses only 3 ingredients.

If you haven’t roasted a lot of veggies before, you will find that roasting changes the taste to make them sweeter and savoury by caramelizing the natural sugars. If you’re wondering about parsnip’s nutrition, check out: 3 Thanksgiving Superfoods You Must TRY. With the holidays coming up, you may be wondering how you can cut down on food waste! Not to worry, we’ve got you covered. Check out this blog post on 10 Practical Ways to Cut Down on Thanksgiving Food Waste.

• Serves: 2-4
• Prep time: 10 minutes
• Cook time: 20-30 minutes

Ingredients:

• 5-6 parsnips, peeled and cut into shape of fries
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp rosemary
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions for Rosemary Parsnip Fries:

1. Firstly, pre-heat oven to 400F.
2. Secondly, in a medium sized bowl, toss cut parsnips with oil, rosemary and some salt and pepper.
3. Spread coated parsnips on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil.
4. Finally, bake for 20-30 minutes turning halfway through.
5. Try to keep an eye on your parsnips, as they may begin to burn if your oven is really hot!

So now it’s your turn! Have you ever roasted parsnips before? If so, what’s your favourite way to season them or any other roasted veggies? Additionally, if you’re looking for more ways to roast veggies, these are my top 3 fave’s:

• Garlic Roasted Rosemary Potatoes
• Thyme Roasted Cauliflower
• Kale Chips

Rosemary Parsnip Fries

Yield: 2-4

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Just in time for Thanksgiving, I’m excited to share my Rosemary Parsnip Fries. Best part, the recipe is super easy and uses only 3 ingredients!

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Ingredients

• 5-6 parsnips, peeled and cut into shape of fries
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp rosemary
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Pre-heat oven to 400F.
2. In a medium sized bowl, toss cut parsnips with oil, rosemary and some salt and pepper.
3. Spread coated parsnips on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil.
4. Bake for 20-30 minutes turning halfway through.