Parsnip Pumpkin Seed Fries Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Pulse pumpkin seeds in a food processor until finely ground. Toss parsnips with oil and ground seeds in a large bowl until evenly coated; season with 1 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste. Arrange in a single layer on 2 rimmed baking sheets. Bake, rotating sheets and tossing parsnips halfway through, until golden brown and crisp, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve immediately.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Peel 2 1/2 pounds medium parsnips; cut as directed above.
• On two large rimmed baking sheets, toss parsnips with oil; season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Spread in a single layer.
• Roast until tender and golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes, rotating baking sheets and tossing parsnips halfway through baking time.

Steps:

• Heat the peanut oil in a heavy 3 quart saucepan or Dutch oven. Add leek and jalapeno; saute 2 minutes until fragrant. Add parsnips and celery root; continue cooking for an additional 6 minutes. Add chicken stock, bring to a boil then lower heat. Simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in potato, celery salt and white pepper. Transfer to a blender, add cream and in 2 batches, process until mixture is smooth. Return to saucepan and keep warm. Squeeze in lemon juice, to taste. Adjust seasoning, as necessary.
• In a small bowl, toss pumpkin seeds with nut oil. Toast in a fry pan until light golden brown (1 to 2 minutes). Sprinkle with salt.
• Ladle soup into 4 bowls and sprinkle with pumpkin seeds and lemon zest.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450°F.
• Peel the parsnips and cut into 2 inch wedges and place in a large bowl.
• Heat the honey, butter and spice mix in the microwave. Then toss in the bowl with the fries to coat.
• Bake the fries for 10 minutes, then flip them and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes.