Loaded Roasted Parsnip Fries

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[Editor’s note: The original recipe lists a total carbohydrate count of 91 grams per serving. We happen to think that that is an overestimate. A 100g serving of parsnips – which, for reference, is the weight of about a dozen baby carrots – has 18g of total carbohydrates, much of which is fiber. If you’re counting carbs, we encourage you to use your kitchen scale and determine your own carb count.]

Whole30 Loaded Roasted Parsnip Fries are seasoned lightly with garlic, salt, and pepper, then topped with crispy, crumbled jalapeño bacon, drizzled in a zesty horseradish sauce, and topped with sliced scallions. There is SO much flavor in this dish, and it’s 100% Whole30 compliant, Paleo, and Gluten Free!

Making my own roasted veggie fries is one of the easiest ways I get my kids to eat more veggies. In case you haven’t noticed, I’m a proud veggie-sneaking mom!

And I really think parsnips are one of the best kept secret in vegetables. Why?

Parsnips are mildly sweet and earthy in flavor, so they hold up great to roasting, and my kids really like them.. kind of like carrots. As a bonus, they’re white in color. That means if your kids automatically turn down anything that looks like a veggie, it’s way easier to sneak, compared to something like zucchini fries.