Get ready to embark on a delightful culinary journey as we explore the art of creating crispy, flavorful parsnip and carrot chips. These irresistibly crunchy snacks are a healthier alternative to traditional potato chips and offer a unique blend of sweetness, earthiness, and a hint of spice. In this article, we will guide you through the process of selecting the perfect vegetables, preparing them for baking, and seasoning them to perfection. Get your taste buds ready for a tantalizing treat as we unveil the secrets behind the ultimate homemade parsnip and carrot chips.
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PARSNIP AND CARROT CHIPS
Provided by Cynthia Nims
Categories Vegetable Fry Super Bowl Kid-Friendly Root Vegetable Carrot Parsnip Poker/Game Night Pan-Fry Party Small Plates
Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- After peeling one of the carrots, use the vegetable peeler to peel away long strips from the whole length of the carrot, allowing the strips to drop into a large bowl. Turn the carrot in your hand about one-quarter turn after every 4 or 5 strips, so you'll generally have strips of similar width and length overall. Do the same with the remaining carrots and the parsnips, both of which have a tough core that should be discarded once you get there (the color tends to change slightly).
- Pour about 2 inches of oil into a large heavy saucepan (the oil should not come more than halfway up the sides of the pan). Bring to 375°F over medium heat.
- While the oil is heating, combine the salt and thyme in a small dish and rub them together between your fingers for a bit to release the aromatics of the thyme.
- Carefully add a handful of the vegetable strips to the oil and fry until lightly browned and crisp, 1 to 2 minutes. Use the back of a slotted spoon to gently press the strips down into the oil and spread them out a bit to help ensure even cooking. When crisped, lift out the strips and scatter them on paper towels to drain. Repeat with the remaining vegetable strips, allowing the oil to reheat between batches as needed.
- Transfer the chips to a serving bowl, sprinkle the thyme-salt mixture over them, and serve. They will be best served shortly after frying.
PARSNIP AND CARROT CHIPS
We're constantly watching what we eat these days, but sometimes we just can't resist a potato chip. This recipe gives you the best of both worlds, healthy eating and a salty snack.
Provided by Salty Snacks Cookbook
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- After peeling one of the carrots, use the vegetable peeler to peel away long strips from the whole length of the carrot, allowing the strips to drop into a large bowl. Turn the carrot in your hand about one-quarter turn after every 4 or 5 strips, so you'll generally have strips of similar width and length overall. Do the same with the remaining carrots and the parsnips, both of which have a tough core that should be discarded once you get there (the color tends to change slightly).
- Pour about 2 inches of oil into a large heavy saucepan (the oil should not come more than halfway up the sides of the pan). Bring to 375 degrees over medium heat.
- While the oil is heating, combine the salt and thyme in a small dish and rub them together between your fingers for a bit to release the aromatics of the thyme.
- Carefully add a handful of the vegetable strips to the oil and fry until lightly browned and crisp, about 1-2 minutes. Use the back of a slotted spoon to gently press the strips down into the oil and spread them out a bit to help ensure even cooking. When crisped, lift out the strips and scatter them on paper towels to drain. Repeat with the remaining vegetable strips, allowing the oil to reheat between batches as needed.
- Transfer the chips to a serving bowl, sprinkle the thyme-salt mixture over them, and serve. They will be best served shortly after frying.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 254 calories, Sugar 6 g, Fat 20 g, Carbohydrate 19 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 350 mg, TransFat 0.2 g
ROASTED PARSNIPS AND CARROTS
Serve Ina Garten's Roasted Parsnips and Carrots recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network as the perfect holiday or special occasion dinner side.
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories side-dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- If the parsnips and carrots are very thick, cut them in half lengthwise. Slice each diagonally in 1-inch-thick slices. The vegetables will shrink while cooking, so don't make the pieces too small. Place the cut vegetables on a sheet pan. Add the olive oil, salt, and pepper and toss well. Roast for 20 to 40 minutes, depending on the size of the vegetables, tossing occasionally, until the parsnips and carrots are just tender. Sprinkle with dill and serve hot.
CARROT-PARSNIP SOUP WITH PARSNIP CHIPS
Winter root vegetables lend their complementary, slightly sweet flavors to this hearty soup that came to The Times from Cooking Light magazine. Parsnip chips - thinly-sliced parsnips fried for five minutes in olive oil - sprinkled over the top add a delightful crunch. Stir in more water or broth if you prefer a thinner consistency.
Provided by Tara Parker-Pope
Categories soups and stews, appetizer, side dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion, and cook 10 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add chopped parsnip, water, carrot and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 50 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes
- Place half of carrot mixture in a blender; process until smooth. Pour pureed carrot mixture in a large bowl. Repeat procedure with remaining carrot mixture. Stir in salt and pepper.
- Heat remaining 5 teaspoons oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add parsnip slices; cook 5 minutes or until lightly browned, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle parsnip chips and chives over soup.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 169, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 694 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams
CARROTS AND PARSNIPS
This is from an old friend. It is a lovely looking side dish and it dresses up a plate beautifully.
Provided by Eldeevee
Categories Canadian
Time 26m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Microwave carrots, parsnips and orange juice on high uncovered for 2 minutes.
- Add butter, sugar, salt and pepper and cover and microwave for 5-7 minutes on high.
- Let stand 2 minutes and then stir in parsley and almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 73.4, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 119.8, Carbohydrate 7.7, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 5.4, Protein 1.1
ROASTED PARSNIPS AND CARROTS
One of my favorite ways to eat parsnips!
Provided by joyfulg
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Carrots
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Cut carrots and parsnips into 2-inch matchsticks about 1/4-inch thick. Toss with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and toss again. Spread carrots and parsnips in a 10x15-inch baking dish.
- Roast in the preheated oven, stirring every 15 minutes, until browned, 40 to 45 minutes.
- Combine butter, shallot, chives, rosemary, thyme, and garlic in a small bowl. Add to hot vegetables and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.3 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 22.3 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 211 mg, Sugar 11 g
CARROT AND PARSNIP MASH
Nutty carrots!
Provided by Ann
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Carrots
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add carrots, cover partially, and simmer 5 minutes. Add parsnips, and cover partially. Simmer until vegetables are very tender, about 15 minutes. Drain well.
- Return vegetables to saucepan, and stir over medium heat until any excess moisture evaporates. Transfer to food processor. Add butter, and process until smooth. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Can be made 4 hours ahead. Warm over low heat, stirring often. Transfer to bowl. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.4 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 151.8 mg, Sugar 9.5 g
CARROT AND PARSNIP FRIES
A salty-sweet dish of oven-roasted carrots and parsnips is a quick, healthy alternative to traditional French fries.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dinner Recipes Dinner Side Dishes
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees with rack in center of the oven.
- Peel carrots and parsnips and halve crosswise. Slice lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick planks. Slice lengthwise again to make 1/4-inch-thick fries.
- Place on a rimmed baking sheet and toss with oil, salt, and red pepper flakes. Spread into a single layer and roast, turning veggies once, until crisp and golden brown in places, about 20 minutes.
MASHED PARSNIPS AND CARROTS
This is such a simple recipe I am surprised that there isn't one posted - I couldn't find one. I love the flavor of the two veggies together with that touch of nutmeg - I hope you do too
Provided by Bergy
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cover the prepared vegetables with water, bring to a boil and simmer until soft, apprx 20 minutes, drain.
- Coarse mash the vegetables, add the nutmeg, pepper & butter, mix well.
- Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.1, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 84.6, Carbohydrate 18.2, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 6.3, Protein 1.4
PARSNIP CARROT BAKE
No one will suspect that this buttery recipe from our home economists is actually good for them. With a hint of dill, the carb-smart side is a colorful way to get your family to eat their veggies.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the carrots and parsnips in a 1-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with water, salt, dill seed and parsley. Dot with butter. Cover and bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 374mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Choose fresh, firm parsnips and carrots for the best results.
- Cut the vegetables into even-sized pieces so that they cook evenly.
- Toss the vegetables with a little oil and salt before baking to help them crisp up.
- Bake the vegetables at a high temperature for a short amount of time to prevent them from becoming too soft.
- Watch the vegetables closely towards the end of baking to prevent them from burning.
- Serve the chips immediately or store them in an airtight container for later.
Conclusion:
Parsnip and carrot chips are a healthy and delicious snack or side dish. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect parsnip and carrot chips every time.
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