Spice up this mild-flavoured vegetable with a new take on fries. For spicier fries, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the seasoning blend. This recipe and photo are from Foodland Ontario, foodlandontario.ca
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Serves 6
1 lb (500 g) Ontario parsnips
1-1/2 tsp (7 mL) olive oil
1 tsp (5 mL) Cajun or Tex Mex seasoning blend
Salt
Salsa or your favourite dipping sauce
Peel parsnips and cut into French-fry-size pieces. Place on parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Toss with 1 tsp (5 mL) of the oil; spread out in single layer.
Bake in 375°F (190°C) oven, stirring once or twice, until golden and tender, 15 to 25 minutes. Toss with remaining oil, seasoning, and salt to taste. Serve with dipping sauce.
Nutritional Information:
1 serving
PROTEIN: 1 gram
FAT: 1 gram
CARBOHYDRATE: 14 grams
CALORIES: 67
SOURCE OF FIBRE
