Parsnip Chips

A different kind of chip that’s cooked in vegetable oil and very simple to make. Just add salt. If you want to give it a kick, add chili powder and cayenne.

Step: 1

Peel parsnips and slice into 1/4 inch rounds. Bring a pan of lightly salted water to a boil, and add parsnips. Cook for about 5 minutes, until tender but still crisp. Drain, and cool slightly. Dip slices in melted butter, and place on a baking sheet. Refrigerate until the butter is firm, about 30 minutes.

Step: 2

Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Coat parsnip slices in flour, then fry in the hot oil until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels, and season with salt, chili powder and cayenne to taste.

Per Serving: 362 calories; protein 3.4g; carbohydrates 37.3g; fat 23.1g; cholesterol 30.5mg; sodium 243.1mg.

The most obvious way to choose a side dish is to look at your main dish (pasta, chicken, seared tofu) and choose more different. If you’re cooking pasta, go for a simple healthy dish . Making steak? Go for more light. If you’re want to cooking stir-fry with rice, it must not a best idea to also make a rice salad.

One make sure is also can make to cooking method . You don’t want to overcommit your oven by scheduling three dishes at once in there, or be rounding four pans on the cooking items . But sometimes you can make a dish do double-duty .