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Easy Garlic Coconut Oil Parsnip Fries

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Posted:

08/22/16

Updated:

09/10/24

By:

Ashley Walterhouse

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We’re using a garlic infused coconut oil to make these healthy roasted parsnip fries! The flavor is incredible and you may want to eat the whole pan.

We're using a garlic infused coconut oil to make these healthy roasted parsnip fries! The flavor is incredible and you may want to eat the whole pan.

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Before sitting down to write this post I made a point to get outside for my “daily walk”. I typically like to get outside in the middle of the day at least once. Working from home 100% has it’s pros and cons, but two days in a row I “forgot” about getting in my walk outside to break up my day. I just let myself go go go until before I knew it Drew was home and we were ready to make dinner. Sometimes I’ll let my daily walk slide if I don’t want to break my productivity or I’ve started my morning with a workout. Or say I happen to need to “run” to the grocery store, then I count that as my time outside. But of course by “run” I actually mean drive… so really I am counting the 2 minutes total I spend walking outside to and from my car, plus in and out of the store. Pathetic, I know. But over two days I didn’t even get to the store. I literally stayed inside…all. day. long. I didn’t even get the mail. I felt so pathetic! I love being outside, yes despite the heat and humidity, I enjoy the outdoors. It’s a break away from all of the tasks on my list, the dishes, the kitchen mess, everything. It’s also happens to be a nice little form of exercise while I’ve likely been sitting for too long. Being outside, even if it’s for 10 minutes, helps clear my mind and start fresh before getting back to a project or beginning a new one. Do you feel me? Even when I worked in an office all day, my department and I would go on daily walks and it was something we looked forward to each day. It’s a part of that “routine mindset”, that helps keep me moving forward. If you need something like this to look forward to each day (and in turn possibly boost productivity) I highly recommend finding something like a daily walk, mini yoga session, or even a reading break to keep you going 🙂

Parsnips make for great veggie fries!

Oh, right. The food! So something I can’t seem to get enough of lately are parsnip fries. For whatever reason, I’m a little obsessed at the moment.

What makes these parsnips extra irresistible is the garlic infused coconut oil.

Garlic Coconut Oil Parsnip Fries. Just 2 ingredients plus some seasoning is all you need for this healthy side dish.

Yes, you read that right. GARLIC. INFUSED. COCONUT. OIL.

Once you skin and cut the parsnips into little strips, all you have to do is toss with the garlic coconut oil and sprinkle on some salt, pepper, and a little bit of all-purpose seasoning.

Bake in a preheated oven at 375F for about 25 minutes and you’ve got yourself some irresistible parsnip fries.

Easy roasted parsnip fries using garlic infused coconut oil! These things are addicting.

Seriously though, these garlic coconut oil parsnip fries are addicting!

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Garlic Coconut Oil Parsnip Fries

Prep: 5 minutes minutes
Cook: 25 minutes minutes
Total: 30 minutes minutes
Seriously though, these garlic coconut oil parsnip fries are addicting!
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Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 lb parsnips, about 4-6 medium
  • 2 TBS garlic infused coconut oil
  • 1 tsp all-purpose seasoning
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375F.
  • Wash, trim and cut parsnips lengthwise, into about 3″ strips, 1/2″ or so wide.
  • On a rimmed baking sheet toss together parsnip strips with coconut oil until coated. Sprinkle salt, pepper, and seasoning. Bake for 12 minutes, then take pan out and flip fries. Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until lightly golden and crispy.
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Recipe Notes:

— I do not recommend using this particular coconut oil at higher than 375F, as the smoke point is not that high and the parsnips/coconut oil will burn.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1/4th, Calories: 145kcal (7%), Carbohydrates: 20g (7%), Protein: 1g (2%), Fat: 7g (11%), Saturated Fat: 1g (6%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g, Sodium: 361mg (16%), Fiber: 6g (25%), Sugar: 5g (6%)
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Ashley Walterhouse is the founder of Fit Mitten Kitchen, based in the Greater Lansing Area of Michigan, AKA “the Mitten.” Ashley grew up as a picky eater but later discovered that eating healthy was actually easy and fun. She started FMK in 2015 as a way to share her newfound love of developing healthier recipes for all to enjoy.
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28 responses

  1. Cassie
    August 26, 2016

    I don’t know if working in retail where you’re walking everywhere in a store counts! LOL! Wish I was out in nature though 🙂 I haven’t tried parsnips yet, so I definitely NEED to make these soon!

    Reply
    1. Ashley
      August 31, 2016

      lol I would say it counts a little but getting outside is definitely better 😉 And definitely try the parsnip fries, they’re seriously amazing!

      Reply
  2. Karly
    August 25, 2016

    Bye bye, fry cravings! These are seriously heaven-sent! But shhh…. I’m not telling my hubby about the parsnip part! 😉

    Reply
    1. Ashley
      August 31, 2016

      Seriously keep it a secret! See if he can tell…lol

      Reply
  3. Ellen @ My Uncommon Everyday
    August 23, 2016

    I always make an effort to go outside when I’m working all day. Even when I was at an office, I’d leave for a few non-busy minutes just to feel the (way-too-hot) sun and clear my head.
    And I made parsnip fries for the first time(s)! They’re so good! I made a garlic “Parmesan” version with coconut oil, garlic + some other spices, and nutritional yeast and proceeded to eat the entire pan immediately 😀 Addictive. LOVE that your coconut oil is already garlic-infused!

    Reply
    1. Ashley
      August 23, 2016

      Oh wow Ellen those sound AMAZING. Gosh we had the fries last night with dinner and I totally should have added nutritional yeast! Def going to do that next time, thanks for the idea 🙂

      Reply
  4. Emily
    August 23, 2016

    OOH, I love parsnips, and that would be amazing to drizzle garlic infused oil over them.

    I love going on mid-day walks or evening walks; it really helps clear my head.

    Reply
    1. Ashley
      August 23, 2016

      def recommend the coconut oil, adds so much flavor 😀

      And yay for walks, I agree 🙂

      Reply
  5. Megan
    August 22, 2016

    5 stars
    Wow looking at those photos definitely fooled me – I would have thought they were actual potato fries! Also garlic infused coconut oil sounds like a dreeeeeam!

    Reply
    1. Ashley
      August 23, 2016

      Haha I think I tricked myself too!

      Reply
  6. Britney
    August 22, 2016

    These look Awesome!! I love parsnips! I will definitely be saving this to Pinterest for later. 😉

    Cheers,
    Britney

    Reply
    1. Ashley
      August 23, 2016

      Thanks Britney! They are my new favorite weekly side dish 🙂

      Reply
  7. grace @ the smokin’ chemist
    August 22, 2016

    5 stars
    oh yes you gotta get outside & get that vitamin D girl! i usually get at least an hour outside everyday walking my dog, if not more. i love it, especially when it is maybe not quite 115F haha.

    Reply
    1. Ashley
      August 23, 2016

      Yes it has been gorgeous here in Michigan these past couple days! Nothing beats the fresh air with a pup 🙂

      Reply
  8. Jess @hellotofit
    August 22, 2016

    One of my roommates in college was OBSESSED with parsnips, and then I was sad that I waited 20 years before trying parsnips!! So good. Can’t even imagine how good it would taste with that garlic infused heaven-in-a-jar. Guess you’ve got to make me some 😛 JK I want to make some. But…with you?

    Reply
    1. Ashley
      August 23, 2016

      yes yes yes 😀

      Reply
  9. Heather @ Polyglot Jot
    August 22, 2016

    I try and have my lunch hour outside every day so i can take a break from terrible office lights and computer screens. I wish I had a bit more flexibility but dont we all?! This recipe looks delicious!

    Reply
    1. Ashley
      August 23, 2016

      Gah office lights and being in front a computer screen all day is the worst! But glad you are able to get outside for a little bit!

      Reply
  10. Ellie | Hungry by Nature
    August 22, 2016

    I’ve never ever bought parsnips before… WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME?! And obviously, fries are the only way to eat them 😉

    Reply
    1. Ashley
      August 23, 2016

      AAHHH you’ve got to try! I think you will like 🙂

      Reply
  11. Beverley @ Born to Sweat
    August 22, 2016

    i try to go for a walk at least once at work, because i can get SO GLUED to my desk. its insane. so i just ‘shop’ around, and never actually buy anything haha. it works though!
    anddd i need to get my hands on this garlic coconut oil. parsnip fries are the best!

    Reply
    1. Ashley
      August 23, 2016

      lol working downtown could get dangerous! But at least you get outside. 🙂
      You should totally try the coconut oil, it has such great flavor for roasting all the veggies!

      Reply
  12. Sam @ PancakeWarriors
    August 22, 2016

    Parsnip fries are actually my favorite!! I love them and Dave and I end up eating the entire pan everytime I make them. I need to pick up some parsnips and try that garlic coconut butter, sounds perfect!!

    Reply
    1. Ashley
      August 23, 2016

      Yes definitely get the coconut oil, it makes them taste amazing!

      Reply
  13. Allie @ Miss Allie’s Kitchen
    August 22, 2016

    I’ve never worked with parsnips! They look so good! I try to get myself outside, but I still work in an office and I feel like half of my lunch is spent on FB or Instagram to try and keep up with my blog schedule! I’m the same way, though. The heat doesn’t bother me!

    Reply
    1. Ashley
      August 23, 2016

      Definitely try the parsnips!! But yes, I’ve been there too 🙂

      Reply
  14. rachel @ athletic avocado
    August 22, 2016

    I never knew parsnip fries existed but I’m totally gonna make them now! These look so crispy and delicious!

    Reply
    1. Ashley
      August 23, 2016

      omg omg you will love.

      Reply

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