Make Parsnip Fries. Seriously 
This picture does not do justice to the taste of these fries.
Parsnip Fries
I got the recipe from here. It would probably have tasted better had I used Almond Butter but I didn’t have any. If you’re like me and constantly have to trick yourself to eating healthy stuff – these fries are a very good substitute for french fries (that are bad for the waistline).
If you don’t want to click that link, here’s what I did:
- Peel and slice two parsnips into strips
- Place the strips into a bowl and add a few teaspoons of olive oil and 3 tablespoons of peanut butter (I used the crunchy type)
- Add a dash of salt
- Mix the contents of the bowl well to ensure that the parsnip strips are evenly coated with the batter – this is a bit tricky because you’ll get peanut butter all over your hands
- Place in an oven pre-heated at 200 C
- Bake for 30-40 minutes or so depending on how crunchy you want the fries to be
I always walk around the supermarket looking for new stuff to experiment with. I have seen parsnips before but had no idea what to do with them. Here’s what fresh parsnip looks like:
Fresh Parsnips
Hi! Thanks for your comment.. and yes Oslo must be so so much colder, my bf was just there 2 weeks ago and it was something like -15?? I don’t feel so bad being in London now, ha.
And ps – I HATE parsnips!!! hahahaha
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Good idea! I love parsnips, baked in the oven are delish. Or in stews. Or purees. Just anything, really =)
Ok for a minute there I thought they were french fries. Do we have parsnip in Malaysia??? Sorry for the silly question,have not seen it in our local supermarket before
Hm, I’m not sure if there are parsnips in Malaysia. You could try Cold Storage or The Village Grocer… or the other supermarket owned by Delicious, I think? They might have it because they normally import foreign goods. It looks very similar to white radish that my mother puts in Sambaar
If you can’t find Parsnips, a similar option is sweet potato but you can skip the peanut butter and just use olive oil + some herbs like oregano, parsley, thyme, etc. Sweet potato is like a healthier option compared to white potato – but I love both equally.