Pondering Parsnips Those Really Ugly Carrots Recipes

ROASTED PARSNIPS AND CARROTS

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.

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.

ROASTED CARROTS AND PARSNIPS WITH ROSEMARY AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425ºF. Oil a sheet pan or a baking dish large enough to fit all of the vegetables in a single layer. Cut the carrots and parsnips into 3-inch lengths. Quarter the fat lengths, and cut the thin ends into halves so that the pieces are about the same size. Cut away the cores from the parsnips. Toss with the garlic, salt, pepper, rosemary sprigs, and olive oil until all of the vegetables are coated with oil.
• Spread in an even layer in the prepared pan or baking dish. Cover with foil and place in the oven for 30 minutes. Turn the heat down to 375ºF and uncover the pan. Stir gently, and continue to roast until lightly browned, 20 to 30 minutes. Remove from the heat, and serve.

"BURNT" CARROTS AND PARSNIPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F. Toss carrots, parsnips, and oil on a rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Roast, tossing occasionally, until tender and charred in spots, 20-25 minutes.
• Remove vegetables from oven, add onion, butter, bourbon, and brown sugar, and toss to coat. Roast, tossing occasionally, until sugars have caramelized and vegetables are completely softened, 8-10 minutes.
• Transfer vegetables to a platter and pour any juices over.

WHIPPED CARROTS AND PARSNIPS

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. Rewarm over low heat, stirring often. Transfer to bowl. Serve.

AROMATIC PARSNIPS AND CARROTS

Steps:

• Cut any long parsnips or carrots in half crosswise. In a very large skillet, cook parsnips, covered, in a small amount of boiling salted water for 2 minutes. Add carrots, return to boiling. Cook 4 more minutes. Drain, set aside. Carefully, wipe skillet dry.
• Heat the 3 tbls. oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Add the fennel seeds, coriander, and cinnamon. Cook about 1 minute or until fragrant, stirring occasionally. Add the parsnips, carrots and garlic. Cook 10 to 12 minutes, or until tender, turning occasionally. Remove from the heat. Stir in cilantro, lemon peel and juice, salt, and pepper. Drizzle with the olive oil. Enjoy!
• Make ahead tip:.
• Prepare through wiping the skillet dry. Transfer to a 2 1/2-3 quart microwave safe casserole dish. Cover, and refrigerate up to 24 hours. To serve, microwave, covered with plastic wrap on high 7-8 minutes.

PONDERING PARSNIPS (THOSE REALLY UGLY CARROTS)

Steps:

• Cut parsnips into 1/2" chunks and place into a 2-quart saucepan with 1/2" of water.
• Cover pan, and bring to a boil over high heat.
• Reduce heat to low and steam approximately 8 to 12 minutes or until fork tender but not mushy.
• Using a slotted spoon, transfer the parsnips to a food processor or blender, reserving cooking water.
• Add olive oil and process until pureed, adding some of the cooking water if needed to make a smooth puree. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer the pureed parsnips to a serving bowl.
• Sprinkle very lightly with nutmeg and garnish with a tablepoon of fresh parsley.