13 Parsnip Recipes for That Sweet Fall Flavor
Parsnip recipes are a great reason to get excited for sweater season. There’s nothing easier than throwing a few parsnips onto a sheet pan to roast, but parsnips can also contribute earthy flavor to a meatless ragout, or a touch of sweetness to an easy hash or savory crumble, so you shouldn’t feel stuck with just roasting. If you’ve grabbed some parsnips at the market but you’re not sure what to make with them, scroll down for all the recipes you need.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks1/13Wild Mushroom and Parsnip Ragout With Cheesy Polenta
This hearty meal is completely vegetarian—and absolutely worthy of a dinner party. The ragout gets deep flavor umami-packed tomato paste and miso.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne2/13Roasted Carrots and Parsnips With Honey
You'll often see the root vegetable paired with carrots, perhaps because they're closely related—and it turns out that parsley is in the same family, too. This easy recipe boosts the sweetness of both carrots and parsnips with just a touch of honey.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks4/13Vegetarian Brown Rice Salad With Parsnips and Whipped Ricotta
Photo by Vanessa Stump5/13Root Vegetable Hash
Throw an egg on this easy hash, or serve it alongside chicken or fish. It's also great in a tortilla with your favorite salsa.
Tara Donne, food and prop styling by Diana Yen6/13Root Vegetable and Farmers Cheese Galette
Looking for a fancy appetizer to set out with fall cocktails? This tart is sure to impress your guests. A mix of parsnips, carrots, beets, turnips, celery root, and purple potatoes will add varied hues to the topping.
Photo by Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott, Prop Styling by Kalen Kaminski, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich8/13Parsnip Confit With Pickled Currants
Start with small parsnips for the most tender results. You'll gently roast them in lots of olive oil along with some garlic, ginger, and rosemary, then pair with zingy pickled currants for a little flavor contrast. This is a great make-ahead dish—you can confit the parsnips a week in advance, then warm them up and give them a quick sear before serving.
Photo by Alice Gao, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Diana Yen9/13Parsnip-Wrapped Devils on Horseback
Christina Holmes12/13Spicy Honey-Glazed Parsnips
The sweetness of the honey in this roasted parsnips recipe is balanced by a hit of apple cider vinegar.
Jennifer Martiné13/13Parsnip and Carrot Chips
These chips have a light and delicate crunch and a natural sweetness that's nice alongside roasted nuts or a cheese plate. It's just one more example of the fact that good parsnip recipes can make your fall entertaining more fun—and delicious.
