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    Baked Rosemary Parsnip "Fries"

    Published: Jan 13, 2015 · Modified: Feb 3, 2020 by thekitchenprep · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    Oh, hi. Remember me? I took a little blog break because I had a baby...two months ago. I had grand plans to have some guest posters fill in for me in my absence, but guess what? It never happened because I gave myself a few too many projects and ran out of time to organize guest posts before the little one arrived.

    I am still wrapping my brain around the fact that he's actually here. I think it takes a while to truly grasp the immensity of this kind of event. I mean, I'm responsible for a brand new little person. Who came out of me. Crazy. {More on my very, very lonnnnng birth story in a later post.}

    And speaking of "crazy", I got back into the kitchen just days after giving birth. Did you really expect anything less? {P.S. I don't actually recommend this, ladies. You do need rest.}

    I started out slow with simple meals and worked my way up to bigger projects like my annual biscotti-baking tradition for Christmas. Nothing too complicated. Because you probably shouldn't be playing with sharp knives and hot burners when you are functioning on zero minimal sleep. Thank God for sweet friends and family bringing over food to keep us going when we couldn't muster the energy for more than just a quick reheat.

    Babies are some serious work, y'all.

    But, it's kind of amazing how quickly you begin to adapt to the insanity that is parenthood. Your body, your mind and your routine all go through a period of shock, followed by a quick recovery so that you can do what you gotta do.

    And you gotta do a lot.

    Well, sort of, but not really. It's the same five things on repeat 24/7. Like Groundhog Day.

    Feed. Burp. Change. Cuddle. Attempt to sleep. Repeat. Somewhere in that firestorm of milk and poop you're supposed to still find time to be, like, human.

    It does not make for the most entertaining of days, but it is a necessary rite of passage for keeping a tiny person alive and happy.

    Except, pardon me for saying so, but I think mamas need to be happy, too. Because I think happy mamas make happy babies.

    So, even though I know that moms are supposed to be all, "I haven't showered or shaved in 3 weeks." "I've decided to wear diapers instead of actually take time for a bathroom break." "The only meals I've eaten are handfuls of crumbs out of an old box of cereal." for the first few months of their babies' lives... I've still managed to carve out a few seconds for those little things like hygiene and sustenance. Most of the time, anyway. I'll warn you before you come too close if you happen to catch me during one of those "no time for bathing" spells.

    I'm not gonna lie, you've got to squeeze these activities in MUCH faster than you did in the pre-baby days. And maybe you only get to drink half of your coffee piping hot in the morning before you have to put on your cape and bring your crying child back from the brink of starvation. But it's doable. Except if you have twins. Then all bets are off.

    Anyway, it is thanks to an iron will and Pandora's lullaby station that I've been able to get in the kitchen a few times and make stuff. Because being in the kitchen is part of what keeps this mama sane, as crazy as that may seem to some.

    With the holidays behind us, many of us are focused on being on our best eating behavior. Especially those of us who are still trying to lose a pound or two and fit into our jeans without having any excess pudge spilling over the top.

    Like I said, most of the things I've been making have to fit into the brief moments when I'm not tending to the kidlet. These Rosemary Parsnip "Fries" fit the bill. The only real work required is peeling and chopping, which is a welcome break from wiping and pumping.

    A quick toss with olive oil and seasonings creates a surprisingly flavorful snack. And you don't even have to feel guilty because they're veggies and they're oven baked, so you can still fit them into your healthy eating resolutions. Score.

    If I had time to make these with a brand-spankin' new little one beckoning me every few minutes, then, surely, you can too.

    But you certainly don't have to. Especially if you're among the "haven't showered in 3 weeks" crowd. Because in that case you might want to prioritize a little differently. 😉

    Baked Rosemary Parsnip "Fries"

    The Kitchen Prep
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 Servings

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 lb parsnips peeled and cut into "fries"
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • Sprinkle of rosemary

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line a baking pan with foil.
    • Place parsnips on baking pan and drizzle with oil. Toss to coat and spread them out so they have room to crisp up.
    • Sprinkle with onion powder, garlic powder and rosemary.
    • Bake for about 10-15 minutes or until parsnips are browned and crisp.
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    Comments

    1. Jen Lynn says

      January 13, 2015 at 2:24 pm

      I love these, Dianna! I'm always looking for something lighter and healthier to serve on the side of our protein.

      Reply
    2. The Foodie Physician says

      January 24, 2015 at 3:04 pm

      These sound delicious and your photos are so pretty! And congratulations- your son is absolutely adorable!

      Reply
    3. Anonymous says

      January 27, 2015 at 2:18 pm

      time to clean your pans! eww

      Reply
    4. thekitchenprep says

      January 28, 2015 at 8:48 pm

      @The Foodie Physician - Thank you! <3

      @Anonymous - It sure looks that way, doesn't it? I can assure you they're clean, but I like when they start turning because they make for good blog backgrounds! Clean pans don't have nearly as much character! 🙂

      Reply
    5. LeAndra says

      February 01, 2015 at 2:53 pm

      I love this idea, Dianna! Parsnips and rosemary are two of my favorites, so I'm looking forward to trying this out soon.

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