Parsnip Saute Recipes

PARSNIP PUREE

Steps:

• Put parsnips in pot, season with salt and cover with water. Place over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Cook until tender - the tip of a paring knife should easily go through without resistance, approximately 15 minutes.
• In a medium saucepan place the cream, thyme sprigs and garlic cloves over low heat and bring to a simmer.
• Drain parsnips and reserve cooking liquid. Place parsnips in a food processor with butter, or extra-virgin olive oil and a couple of tablespoons of reserved cooking liquid. Begin to process and add strained heavy cream mixture. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and puree until very smooth.

SAUTEED PARSNIPS AND CARROTS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the parsnips and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook, turning occasionally, 6 to 8 minutes. Then add the carrots and continue cooking until the vegetables begin to brown and soften slightly, another 10 minutes.
• Add the butter and thyme to the vegetables and continue cooking until the vegetables are glazed, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with the parsley and serve warm.

BUTTER FRIED PARSNIPS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan cover parsnips with water, cover and boil over medium-high heat until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
• In a plastic bag combine flour and seasoning salt. Dip parsnips in butter and place them in the bag. Shake bag to coat parsnips with the seasoned flour.
• Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the butter starts to sizzle, add parsnips. Cook, turning occasionally, until all sides are golden brown.

SAUTEED TURNIPS AND PARSNIPS WITH ROSEMARY

Steps:

• Heat oil and butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook turnips, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add parsnips and shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and almost tender, about 10 minutes. Add garlic, rosemary, and salt and pepper to taste and cook, stirring, until vegetables are tender, about 3 minutes more.

PARSNIP SAUTE

Steps:

• Place parsnips in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-18 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the carrot, celery and onion in butter for 6-7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add the parsnips, salt and pepper; cook and stir for 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

SAUTEED PARSNIPS

Steps:

• Slice parsnips as thin as possible. Use a mandoline if you have one, on the thinnest setting.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add parsnips, garlic, spices, and salt. Saute on medium to low heat until parsnips become tender and transparent. The parsnips have a tendency to absorb the oil, so be prepared to add a little more if the parsnips begin to stick to the bottom. Do not cook too fast. You want them to get thoroughly cooked without getting burned.
• When the parsnips begin to look done, add the butter and sugar. Continue to saute until slightly browned.

SAUTEED PARSNIPS AND CARROTS WITH HONEY AND ROSEMARY

Steps:

• Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add carrots and parsnips. Sprinkle with coarse kosher salt and pepper. Sauté until vegetables are beginning to brown at edges, about 12 minutes. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
• Add butter, rosemary, and honey to vegetables. Toss over medium heat until heated through and vegetables are glazed, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with more salt and pepper, if desired.

SAUTEED PARSNIPS AND CARROTS WITH HONEY AND ROSEMARY

Steps:

• Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add carrots and saute a few minutes (they take longer than parsnips to cook) then and parsnips.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
• Saute until vegetables are beginning to brown at edges, about 12 minutes.
• You can do the above a day ahead of serving and cover and chill in refrigerator.
• Add butter, rosemary, and honey to vegetables.
• Toss over medium heat until heated trhrough and vegetables are glazed, about 5 minutes.
• Check taste to see if more salt and/or pepper is needed if desired.