rosemary parsnip fries

i decided i should probably eat more

vegetables to balance out all the goodies.

this recipe from bon appetit had amazing flavors.

i'd never cooked with parsnips before,

and they definitely have a strong rooty flavor.

if you're not wild about parsnips or veggies in general,

i suggest trying this out with carrots.

i think it would be amazing!!

loved the ease of just baking them up in the oven,

and the rosemary smells coming out of my oven probably

made my next door neighbor think i was harvesting the plant. LOL!

enjoy :)

ingredients

2 1/2 pounds parsnips or carrots, peeled, cut into about 3x1/2-inch strips

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary, plus 5 sprigs rosemary

1 large garlic clove, minced

3 tablespoons olive oil

kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

directions

1. preheat oven to 450 degrees

2. mix parsnips, chopped rosemary, garlic, and oil on a large rimmed baking sheet.

season with salt and pepper and toss to coat.

spread out in a single layer. scatter rosemary sprigs over.

3. roast for 10 minutes; turn parsnips and roast until parsnips 

are tender and browned in spots, 10–15 minutes longer.

4. crumble leaves from rosemary sprigs over; discard stems and toss to coat.

sprinkle 1/2 tsp. cumin over. season to taste with salt, pepper, and more cumin, if desired.