10 Parsnip Recipe Ideas | Food Bloggers of Canada (2024)

Every week we pull together some great Canadian recipes from Canadian food bloggers around the web featuring one main ingredient or dish. Parsnips are a highly underused root vegetable so this week we're sharing parsnip recipes with you!

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In our opinion, parsnips are terribly misunderstood vegetables that deserve a lot more love. So here we are, bringing you over 10 parsnip recipes to help you appreciate this very tasty fall root vegetable.

Yes, there are parsnip soup recipes. Because parsnips pair up so nicely with other fall veggies like squash, apples, pears, sweet potatoes. leeks and potatoes.

But they are also one of the most delicious roast vegetables you can cook up. They have a sweetness that oozes out and caramelizes during the roasting process that turns them into an almost candied veg that's hard to resist.

Deep fry them for an addictive snack you can't put down. Mashed parsnips or pureed parsnips are a quick and easy alternative to mashed potatoes (with a lovely flavour). They make a wonderful Thanksgiving side dish.

You can even make parsnip cake which, given how closely related they are to carrots, makes complete sense if you think about it!

We hope this collection of parsnip dishes will inspire you to give this fall root vegetable a try. You won't regret it!

1. Parsnip Crisps

by Food Meanderings

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We love this take on parsnips from Food Meanderings: Parsnip Crisps! They're an addictive deep fried snack topped with lemon pepper to give them a little extra tang. They also make a great salad or soup topper!

2. Roasted Parsnips

by Tipbuzz

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Roasted Parsnips by Tipbuzz are another one of our favourites - the sweet, caramelized tips are better than french fries! They're also delicious when roasted around the base of a turkey or chicken.

3. Parsnip and Pear Soup

by The Wine Lovers Kitchen

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Team up two fall favourites with this Parsnip and Pear Soup from The Wine Lovers Kitchen. This version combines pears, parsnips and leeks for a delicious fall soup that's hearty enough to make a meal.

4. Parsnip Spice Cake

by Compelled to Cook

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Parsnips in a cake? Of course! If you can make a scrumptious carrot cake you can make a scrumptious parsnip cake. You'll have a nice, moist, spicy cake with a cream cheese frosting that's delicious. This Parsnip Spice Cake is from Compelled to Cook.

5. Parsnip Puree

by The Delicious Spoon

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Parsnip Puree is a tasty alternative to every day mashed potatoes. This version by The Delicious Spoon is creamy and sweet with a nutty flavour that makes a perfect, easy side dish!

6. Potage Courge et Panais (Parsnip and Squash Soup)

by Michèle Rousseau

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Parsnip teams up well with a lot of other fall vegetables - especially when it comes to soup. And we have a lot of soup recipes to share with you! This Parsnip and Squash Soup by Michèle Rousseau will warm you up! (the post is in French but if your French is rusty you can view it in Google Chrome with the translation turned on for an excellent English translation!)

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7. Parsnip and Apple Soup

by How To Eat

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This parsnip apple soup from How to Eat uses up a lot of leftover Thanksgiving ingredients so it's a great recipe to have on hand for the fall!

8. Creamy Parsnip and Potato Soup

by Urb'n'Spice

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Did you know that prior to cane sugar arriving in Europe, parsnips were used as a sweetener? For more interesting info about parsnips head over to Urb'n'Spice and check out her recipe for Creamy Parsnip and Potato soup.

9. Parsnip Puree with Chives

by A Pretty Life

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A Pretty Life teams up parsnips with butter, buttermilk and chives for a creamy, easy side dish of Parsnip Puree with Chives.

10. Creamy Parsnip and Sweet Potato Soup

by Urban Cottage Life

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This Creamy Parsnip and Sweet Potato Soup from Urban Cottage Life is a relatively quick (and easy) soup that doesn't take much prep work at all. Team it up with some crusty bread for a delicious dinner.

11. Roasted Pear and Parsnip Soup with Crispy Edamame

by Crumb Top Baking

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Adding a little something crunchy to a cream soup is a great way to play with textures and you can make it much more interesting than just same crumbled saltines. Try Crumb Top Baking's Roasted Pear and Parsnip Soup with Crispy Edamame. The edamame adds a great crunch and a really pretty pop of colour!

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How do you cook Mary Berry parsnips? ›

Mix the semolina, paprika and thyme together in a small bowl. Add to the parsnips and mix well to coat them in the mixture. Place the parsnips in one layer in the tin with the hot oil and roast for about 20 minutes, turning over halfway through the cooking time, until golden and crisp.

What fruit pairs with parsnip? ›

Parsnips and apples are a great flavor pairing: the apples brighten the earthiness of the parsnips. Don't skip the melted Gruyère toasts in this recipe — you'll want to dunk them in the silky soup.

What is the best way to use parsnips? ›

adding it to soups and stews, boiling and mashing it, shaving it for salads, and using it in desserts (think carrot cake, but with parsnips).

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How do you cook Jamie Oliver parsnips? ›

Scrub the parsnips, then blanch whole in a large pan of boiling salted water for 5 minutes, then drain and steam dry. Tip into a large roasting tray, dot over the butter and a pinch of sea salt and black pepper, toss to coat and arrange in a single layer, then roast for 1 hour.

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Should you soak parsnips before roasting? ›

Then, cut each side of the vegetable to approximately three-quarters of an inch. If you keep parsnips inside the air for far too long, they will oxidize, much like apples. To prepare parsnips before cooking, soak them entirely in a basin of water, including a bit of lime juice.

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How do you take the bitterness out of parsnips? ›

Thick parsnips tend to have bitter, woody cores. Cut them in half length-wise and cut out the core if this is the case. Parsnips taste best during the winter months. They're sweeter when exposed to cold, so keep them in a bag in the fridge.

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Why are my roast parsnips soggy? ›

Single layer and well-spaced out on the tray, use 2 baking trays if necessary or they will get soggy. There should be a good amount of space between the parsnips so they cook properly. To ensure even roasting, slice the parsnip in half so that the end is 1 piece.

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How to cook parsnips Delia? ›

If you can, buy small, young parsnips that don't need peeling and coring; the older, larger, late-winter parsnips need the peel taken off and the cores cut out. Then cut them into even-sized pieces and steam for 10-15 minutes, and serve with plenty of salt and freshly milled black pepper and a little butter.

What compliments parsnips? ›

The flavor of parsnips pairs well with other root vegetables, like beets, sweet potatoes, and carrots. They're also delicious with cauliflower, potatoes, and Brussels sprouts. Don't be afraid to roast these parsnips with other veggies of choice for a fiber-rich, delicious side dish.

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Can I freeze parsnips? ›

To freeze: Cooked or uncooked parsnips can be frozen. You can blanch in boiling water for a few minutes and cool in ice water or roast in the oven before freezing. To defrost: When you take food or drink out of the freezer, it's important to defrost it safely. Don't defrost at room temperature.

Is it better to steam or boil parsnips? ›

Steaming parsnips really lets their flavour sing – just make sure you cut out the inner core from older, woodier roots before cooking them.

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Are parsnips better for you than potatoes? ›

What sets parsnips apart is their low-calorie content and high fiber, making them an excellent alternative to starchy vegetables like potatoes. In fact, for two centuries, parsnips were the primary source of dietary starch in the US before potatoes took over.

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What are the culinary uses of parsnip? ›

Parsnips are a classic ingredient in some chicken broths and soups, and can also be baked, sauteed, steamed, mashed or pureed, roasted, used in stews and fried.

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Should you always peel parsnips? ›

How to prepare parsnips. Young, small parsnips don't really need peeling – just scrub clean and serve whole. Older parsnips should be peeled very thinly with a peeler or sharp knife, then chopped into evenly sized chunks. If the central core is very fibrous, this should be cut away.

Are roast parsnips better than roast potatoes? ›

Use parsnips anytime you'd use potatoes. You'll notice a more earthy flavor in your recipes and the nutrition is much better than the average white Russet baker. Peel carrots and parsnips. Using a mandolin slice both thinly.

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Why are my roasted parsnips bitter? ›

However, if parsnips have been allowed to grow too big or remain too long in storage, they tend to get woodier and bitter. Thus, it is recommended that larger parsnips be peeled and that the “woody” core in the middle be cut out before preparing.

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Are roasted parsnips good for you? ›

Parsnips contain many positive health benefits. The high fiber content of parsnips may help maintain regularity and reduce blood cholesterol levels. Parsnips also provide potassium and vitamin C and B6/Folate. They also boast anti-inflammatory properties and anti-fungal properties as well.

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10 Parsnip Recipe Ideas | Food Bloggers of Canada (2024)

1. Parsnip Crisps

2. Roasted Parsnips

3. Parsnip and Pear Soup

4. Parsnip Spice Cake

5. Parsnip Puree

6. Potage Courge et Panais (Parsnip and Squash Soup)

7. Parsnip and Apple Soup

8. Creamy Parsnip and Potato Soup

9. Parsnip Puree with Chives

10. Creamy Parsnip and Sweet Potato Soup

11. Roasted Pear and Parsnip Soup with Crispy Edamame

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