Maple Roasted Carrot and Parsnip Fries
Maple Roasted Carrot and Parsnip Fries are wedges of carrots and parsnips oven roasted with maple syrup and olive oil. They’re so caramelized and delicious, nobody will complain about eating their veggies!
I’m keeping up with the healthy posts today, but I have to warn you — my head has been swirling mercilessly with fun Valentine’s Day inspired dishes for a few weeks now, and I’m not going to be able to hold back much longer. This means that next week may look a little differently depending on what visions take shape this weekend…I’m just sayin’. 🙂 Until then, we will enjoy these Maple Roasted Carrot and Parsnip Fries, because they are SO enjoyable. Fries that aren’t greasy. Fries that taste great. Fries with no shame. 😉
The thing with these fries is, they’re roasted in a bit of olive oil and maple syrup, and that’s it. Carrots are so sweet anyway, so when they’re roasted, they get sweeter and caramelized. If you’re not familiar with parsnips, well, they’re basically the carrot’s cousin with an earthy flavor. I have to tell you that I would choose parsnips over carrots any day, and that’s sayin’ something. 🙂
This right here is a side dish that’s going to perk up any plate and palate. Who wouldn’t be excited to eat these fries? I was so excited in fact, I ate this entire plate after I photographed it. I did say these fries had no shame remember, and neither did I for eating all of them. 🙂
- 4 large carrots, tops removed, halved widthwise, halved lengthwise, and cut into wedges about ½" thick
- 4 large parsnips, tops removed, halved widthwise, halved lengthwise, and cut into wedges about ½" thick
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- salt and pepper, to taste
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, toss the carrots and parsnips with the olive oil, maple syrup, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Pour onto a rimmed baking sheet and bake on the middle rack of the oven for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and turn over, and continue to bake for another 15 minutes, or until tender and caramelized. Serve immediately!
Recipe from Flavor the Moments.
I have been wanting to try making parsnip fries forever!! I love the carrots here too – and with the maple syrup… and the no guilt thing helps too : ) Now I just need to get my butt in gear and actually make them! Have a great weekend Marcie!
Get it in gear sister, and make some of these! haha You’ll just love the parsnips…I truly can’t stop eating them when they’re in front of me. Thanks, Ashley, and have a great weekend! 🙂
I already know that I love carrot and parsnip fries, but with maple? Next level deliciousness.
Maple syrup is one of those ingredients that just makes everything better for me! Thanks, Kelly, and have a great weekend. 🙂
Love all roasted veggies and I have been wanting to try making parsnip fries – they sound amazing with the maple syrup! Pinning and can’t wait to try this 🙂 Have a great weekend Marcie!
Your fries look delish, Marcie! Isn’t that the trouble this time of year…deciding as a food blogger what to post, decadent or healthy? We all love our sweet treats but look for healthy recipes, too. I say it is best to mix it up so there’s something for someone…somewhere! Thanks for sharing and have a great weekend!
Thanks, Stacy! I definitely love healthy and decadent food, so I hope to try and balance things out here as much as possible! Have a fabulous weekend. 🙂
I love that this has maple syrup Marcie – just enough sweetness. Great ‘fry’ idea!
Thanks, Deb! The maple syrup is very mild, but it adds just a little something special. Have a great weekend! 🙂
I haven’t seen such gorgeous looking veggies in a while. Beautiful!
Thank you, Jocelyn! That’s what I love most about veggies — they’re so photogenic because they’re so bright and colorful. Have a great weekend. 🙂
I don’t like carrots raw, but whenever they are baked like this, look out! I love cooked carrots, especially in fry form, and these are not only so pretty, but healthy! Scoreeee!
Carrots get so sweet when they’re baked or roasted, not to mention the caramelization! I sure hope you get to try these, Mary Frances. 🙂
Wow! I’ve never had parsnips – but these look delicious! Thanks for opening my mind to new things served new ways! They look delicious!
Kristi, you have to try parsnips — they’re amazing! Really, even better than carrots. Thanks, and I hope you get to try them! 🙂
Simple and beautiful!
Thank you, Sarah! 🙂
This looks so good!! I love roasted veggies and stuff like this! YUM 🙂 I hope that you have a great weekend!
Thanks, Cailee! You can’t go wrong with roasted veggies can you?! Have a wonderful weekend. 🙂
I would have eaten them all too haha. Caramelised carrots sound great, and I’m dying to try parsnip!
Can’t wait for the decadent sweets and desserts. Yum, so excited!!
Definitely try the parsnips, Consuelo — I think you’ll love them! Have a great weekend, my friend! 🙂
Your fries look so delicious! Roasted veggies are always a hit for me 🙂
Thank you, Jessica! They’re always a hit for me, too…I think I’ve tried roasting every vegetable there is and it’s always been a success. Have a great weekend! 🙂
Love love these Marcie!! Using maple syrup is so unique in roasting carrots 🙂 By the way, I can’t wait for your Valentine’s day ideas!
Thanks, Zainab! I’m excited for Valentine’s Day recipes, too! 🙂
These look delicious Marci! I love using maple syrup to sweeten things. I’ve never really cooked with parsnips before.
I sure hope you give parsnips a try, Christin — I think you’ll love them! Have a great day. 🙂
Here’s a secret about me… I LOVE parsnips! I’m totally addicted and my very, VERY favorite way is to eat them roasted! Can’t wait to try this recipe Marcie!
That is the best way to eat them, but I would eat them ANY way. Haha. thanks, Trish!
The first time I tried parsnips it was after roasting some for baby food for my daughter. I tasted one of the sticks I had roasted and then made my husband taste them and I think we ate the whole batch ourselves. They are just so good roasted! I love the addition of a little maple syrup and some carrots, too. These looks delicious.
They’re too good to be true, aren’t they? I really did eat this whole plate myself.
Love the idea of adding maple flavor to a veggie side dish! These look delicious. 🙂
Thanks, Tina! This is one yummy way to enjoy veggies.
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