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Starchy Savory Surprise

by bhealthy on May 17, 2011
I cannot stand carrots!
Carrot
I know, I know, A master of science degree in nutrition, healthy food blogger and I must be munching away on a bag of carrots at my desk every afternoon. Nope, no way! I have always had a disgust for carrots and I do not know why. I thought it was because they are starchy and maybe I am just not a fan of starchiness.
Though tempt me with a hot plate of french fries and I might not steal just one! Starch cannot be my enemy.
Bite of History
The carrots are part of the family of plants called Apiaceae or also known as  Umbelliferae ( both names are accepted). That doesn’t mean much but this family tree is GINORMOUS! There are well over 3000 species! The other plants in the family include angelica, anise, caraway, (carrots clearly), celery, coriander/cilantro, cumin, dill, fennel, Queen Anne’s Lace, parsley, and…. the parsnip!
Why I LOVE parsnips and hate carrots is beyond my control but making fabulous recipes with them is not! This recipe was so tasty, light, refreshing and perfect for a summer side dish especially now that grills everywhere are a-goin.
(4 large servings)
Ingredients:
2 large parsnips, sliced
6-8 medium red potatoes, sliced
2 leeks, sliced
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 Tbsp brown mustard (horseradish)
3-4 oz beer
1 Tbsp butter
1/2 cup applesauce
Preparation:
(Grill)
Light grill and heat to high. Place all vegetables into foil packet for grill ( bowl if you want to bake). Add in all ingredients, mixing around gently to coat evenly. Grill for approximately 45 minutes-1 hour.  Everyone’s grill is different though so cooking times are estimates. If you bake, heat oven to 425* F for approximately 40-45 minutes.
How was your weekend?
What is your favorite (starchy )vegetable ?
I think it is a tie for me between parsnips and potatoes.

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  • Anonymous

    Carrots seem to be a love/hate veggie…I love them! But I know my FIL can’t stand them. I happily take the carrots off his plates when we go to restaurants that serve carrots :) This dinner looks yummy-fancy! Favorite starchy veggie? hmmm probably sweet potatoes. And that is so exciting that you guys are going to move forward with the remodel! Make sure to take lots of before and after pics for us :)

  • http://www.yummychunklet.wordpress.com Yummychunklet

    I had to use parsnips in a ffwD recipe, and they weren’t bad! I was pleasantly surprised. I’ll definitely be trying your recipe as well.

  • http://www.givelovecreatehappiness.com/blog.html Wendy Irene

    I love sweet potatoes and hate cucumbers!  Cucumbers are another funny food not to like, but ick! 

  • http://swankydietitian.com Kristen (swanky dietitian)

    I just love putting veggies in foil on the grill!  Yum!
    I might have to say corn or potatoes. I just love grilled corn on the cob.   

  • http://three-cookies.blogspot.com/ Three-Cookies

    You don’t like carrots? You have masters in nutrition – the theory bit is sorted, now comes the time for practice:) I didn’t like raw carrots before  but now I do. Its a matter of time and persistence:)

  • http://mealsformiles.wordpress.com/ Kelly

    I have actually never made parsnips! Those look delish. My favorite starchy vegetable is by far the sweet potato – I could eat one every day :)  

  • http://www.beinghealthier.com Laural (bhealthier)

    I will eat them if I have to but almost always push them off my plate or
    give them to whomever.. I get my Vitamin A from sweet potatoes or pumpkin or
    dark green leafy veg!

  • http://www.beinghealthier.com Laural (bhealthier)

    omg, they are the texture of carrots but sweeter and less pungent I think.
    :) I agree, sweet potato is up there too.

  • http://www.beinghealthier.com Laural (bhealthier)

    I know! Its so nice to not have a mess to clean! oooo corn on the cob is
    fabulous!

  • http://www.beinghealthier.com Laural (bhealthier)

    Wow Wendy- No cucumbers for you! I like wearing them as eye masks. They are
    refreshing to me but to eat his own… I meant each…haha

  • http://www.beinghealthier.com Laural (bhealthier)

    ooo yummy, I hope that you make them again! I really like them

  • http://www.beinghealthier.com Laural (bhealthier)

    Erica- if we ever go to a blogger dinner etc. I will happily give my carrots
    to you- not that I would ever order them to start! Sweet potatoes are
    fantastic!

  • http://www.thebroccolihut.com Broccolihut

    My fave starchy vegetable is definitely sweet potatoes!

  • http://yumyumbites.blogspot.com Christy

    Hehe, I beg to differ, as I am a BIG fan of carrots and munching on them just appeals to me; I like them raw too;)