Baked Parsnip Fries with Paleo Ketchup

For a delicious (and healthier) alternative to greasy french fries, give these Baked Parsnip Fries a whirl.

Double bonus? We included an easy tomato sauce ketchup condimentrecipe to go with it!

Rid the idea of parsnips being beige and boring. These rooty goodies make a tasty addition to any dinner (like this Paleo Zuppa Toscana) and make a great substitute for white potatoes.

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It’s a great way to introduce some roots into your diet and much better for you than regular French fries. Plus, they have a good source of fiber to help your digestion system.

Total time:35 MINS Cook Time: 25 mins Prep Time:10 mins Serves:2

Baked Parsnip Fries with Paleo Ketchup

Recipe by: Rebecca Hughes Baked parsnips and Paleo ketchup offer the perfect twist to traditional French fries.

Tools

Baking Dish
Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

4 parsnips
Drizzle of olive oil
Sprinkle of sea salt
2 to 4 T tomato purée
2 to 4 t coconut sugar (or honey or maple syrup)
Optional: 1 t paprika, 1 t mixed herbs

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 ºF.
Chop the ends off the parsnips. Slice into thin strips.
Add the parsnips to an oven-proof baking dish. Drizzle the parsnips with a little olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt.
Place in the oven and cook for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. The time will vary on the size of the parsnip fries and your type of oven.
While the fries are baking, make the tomato sauce. Add the tomato purée to a bowl. Add the coconut sugar and stir together. For more of a kick, add the paprika and mixed herbs to the sauce.
Once the parsnip fries are ready, remove from the oven and serve. Enjoy the fries dipped into the ketchup or with other Paleo condiments!