Are parsnip chips healthier than potato chips?

The fat content is sometimes higher than that of classic potato potato chips. Potato chips or snacks made from chickpeas, lentils, sweet potatoes or parsnips are no healthier than potato potato chips .

Can you buy parsnip chips?

Large sharing bag of Roasted Parsnip Crisps Parsnip root vegetable, fried. No artificial flavours, colours or preservatives. Vegan friendly, Gluten-Free*.

Why are parsnips so expensive?

Like most root vegetables, parsnips are filled with a rich history rooted in peasant food. They are more expensive to grow, harvest (the tops are cut by hand) and pack , which is why the parsnip is a bit more expensive than its orange twin, the carrot.

What is the closest vegetable to a parsnip?

Carrots . Perhaps the best parsnip substitute is carrots. Also root vegetables, they have a similar sweet and earthy flavor. However, carrots lack some of the celery or licorice-like flavors in parsnips.

Are parsnip chips good for you?

Whether it's party season or your really craving something savoury to snack on, these parsnip chips are pretty addictive. Parsnips are naturally lower in carbohydrate and higher in fibre than potatoes and sweet potatoes, which means that they are lower in calories and a little better for your digestive system .

Are parsnips healthier than chips?

It depends on your definition of “better.” Both potatoes and parsnips offer their own beneficial set of vitamins and minerals . However, if you're counting calories, parsnips have slightly fewer calories than potatoes and are higher in fiber.

Is parsnip better for you than potato?

Helps your digestive system Parsnips contain four times as much fibre as potatoes, so they're more likely to fill you up than a second helping of roasties . Fibre helps prevent the release of ghrelin, the â€˜hunger hormone' that causes you to snack between meals.

Are parsnips better than chips?

Parsnips are naturally lower in carbohydrate and higher in fibre than potatoes and sweet potatoes, which means that they are lower in calories and a little better for your digestive system . WIN WIN!!! Most importantly, these chips are super easy to make!

Are root vegetable chips healthier than potato chips?

NO? As for calories and fat, they're pretty much in the same ball park as regular potato chips. Calories range from about 125 to 160, while fat is about 10 to 11 grams per ounce. You can always find exceptions to the rule like in Good Health Natural Food Veggie Chips which have a bit less fat at 7 grams per ounce.

Spicy Oven-Fried Parsnip Chips Recipe

Mar 1, 2012 · Modified: Jan 1, 2024 by Andrea · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 9 Comments

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Two springs ago I planted parsnip seeds in the garden, hoping for a good harvest of parsnips in the autumn, but that first year was disappointing with only one pitiful parsnip to show for it. Not deterred, I tried again last spring, planting in a different location and found that the parsnips were much happier. They liked the extra warmth of the sunnier spot, the deeper soil, and extra compost we added to the bed, and they thrived. We had plenty to roast in the late autumn and plenty to test for overwintering in the bed. Yes, I learned that you can indeed leave parsnips in the ground during the winter and pull them out as you need them, just make sure you mark off where they are and keep them covered with a few inches of soil. They actually got sweeter with successive frosts.

So when I pulled the last of the parsnips earlier this week I decided to make a little snack, some healthy chips which can go with sandwiches, soup, or a party appetizer. They are super easy, just slice the parsnips thin on the diagonal and toss them with a little olive oil and some kosher salt and your favorite spices, then bake in the oven. That’s it, just a little work and no messy frying. And for the record, Michael is particularly fond of the Cajun parsnip chips.

So if you still have some parsnips hanging around in your garden, or if your neighbor does, give this a try. It might just convince you to plant more parsnips this year.

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Spicy Oven-Fried Parsnip Chips

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time15 minutes mins

Total Time25 minutes mins

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword: parsnips

Servings: 4

Calories: 247kcal

Author: Andrea Meyers

Equipment

baking sheet lined with foil
medium bowl

Ingredients

4 parsnips (scrubbed clean, sliced thin on the diagonal)
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons spice mix (to taste
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Spice Suggestions

Cajun spice mix
curry powder
chili powder

US Customary - Metric

Preparation

Place the oven rack in the middle and preheat the oven to 400° F/200° C.
In the medium bowl, stir together the olive oil, kosher salt, and your chosen spice mix. Toss with the sliced parsnips, then lay the parsnip slices on the prepared baking sheet, spreading them out.
Bake in the preheated oven until chips are golden brown and crispy, about 10 to 15 minutes. Removed from the oven and transfer chips to a plate lined with a paper towel to drain, then serve

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Lydia (The Perfect Pantry) says
March 01, 2012 at 1:31 pm
Time to get out my mandoline! These chips look great, and I can't wait to try them. (Thanks for linking to Soup Chick's soup, too.)
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Karen U says
March 01, 2012 at 1:58 pm
This recipe intrigues me especially since I've never eaten a parsnip. Because I'm a "why" kind of person, why do these need to be sliced on the diagonal? Thanks!
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- Andrea says
  March 01, 2012 at 2:37 pm
  Hi Karen. Parsnips are shaped like carrots, so the skinny end would be too skinny to make a good chip. Slicing on the diagonal will give you longer, better chips.
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the wicked noodle says
March 01, 2012 at 2:02 pm
You had me at spicy! Oven-fried parsnips sound sooo good!
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Carolyn Jung says
March 01, 2012 at 8:36 pm
I love the nutty flavor of parsnips. Ooh, when they're crisp and golden like this, I know I'd never be able to resist them. 😉
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Vicky says
March 02, 2012 at 8:38 am
Home made pasnip chips! Sounds wonderful! I never usually buy parsnips but I just bought a bag and used half of them to make roasted vegetables but have been wondering what to do with the others -- now I'll make chips!
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Kalyn says
March 03, 2012 at 9:43 am
I have seriously never cooked with parsnips. I think I have some bad memories of them from childhood, but the idea of parsnip chips sounds great!
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Lynda - TasteFood says
March 03, 2012 at 11:02 am
I love parsnips. What a great idea to make them into chips. I bet they make a wonderful garnish in soup.
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