Baked Parsnip Fries with Rosemary

By KDHarmon

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 poundsparsnips or carrots, peeled, cut into about 3x1/2-inch strips
• 1 tablespoonfinely chopped fresh rosemary, plus 5 sprigs rosemary
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• 3 tablespoonsolive oil
• Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon(or more) ground cumin

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450°. Mix parsnips, chopped rosemary, garlic, and oil on a large rimmed baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Spread out in a single layer. Scatter rosemary sprigs over.


Roast for 10 minutes; turn parsnips and roast until parsnips are tender and browned in spots, 10–15 minutes longer. Crumble leaves from rosemary sprigs over; discard stems and toss to coat. Sprinkle 1/2 tsp. cumin over. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and more cumin, if desired.