easy baked parsnip fries

Easy baked parsnip fries

Easy baked parsnip fries are my new favourite side dish. Crunchy, tender and caramelised! So, so good!

If you never had parsnip before you need to know that it is a root vegetables related to carrots and parsley. Like a large beige/white carrot.

fresh parsnip fro lekkernassuh to make easy baked parsnip fries
Lekkernassuh vegetables.

There are lots of different ways to make parsnip fries but let’s start with a really easy and simple one 🙂

Olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic and your favourite dry herb is all we are going to use.

Key to get perfectly baked parsnip fries?

It is important to leave space between the vegetables when we bake them so the water will evaporate and the vegetables will caramelized. Never overcrowd a baking tray with tons of vegetables.

Always on a single layer and space among them.


Let’s start!

Easy baked parsnip fries

Recipe by Enara ParraCourse: Appetizers and Snack, Side dish, Vegan
Servings

2

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

30

minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 parsnip

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/ 4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

  • 1/2 teaspoon dry thyme or rosemary

  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Peel the parsnip and cut into 5-6 cm strips. Place them in a medium-size bowl.
  • Toss the parsnip with the rest of the ingredients.
  • Spread out the parsnip in a baking tray. They need to be on a single layer and should touch each other. It is important to leave space between the vegetables when we bake them so the water will evaporate and the vegetables will caramelized.
  • Bake for 30-40 mins until tender and browned.

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