Parmesan Parsnip Crisps

Parmesan Parsnip Crisps
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 415.1
  • Total Fat: 29.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 24.1 mg
  • Sodium: 607.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 22.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.8 g
  • Protein: 16.4 g

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Introduction

Perfect non traditional appetizer for a get together or dinner party. The grown up version of mozzarella sticks. Perfect non traditional appetizer for a get together or dinner party. The grown up version of mozzarella sticks.
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    -3 parsnips, washed, peeled, sliced into thin 3" pieces
    -2 egg whites
    -5 oz of hard Parmesan cheese, grind using food
    processor
    -Fresh oregano (or preferred herb), minced
    -Olive Oil 3 TBS
    -Black Pepper
    -Spicy Marinara sauce for dipping


Tips

-Serve with a side of warm spicy marina sauce for dipping


Directions

-Preheat oven to 425 F

-Line a baking sheet with tin foil, oil the foil very well to avoid sticking

-Beat the egg whites until they form soft peaks, set aside in a bowl.

-Grind the cheese in the food processor until shredded completely, move to a bowl and mix in minced herbs

-Take a parsnip piece, dip it into the egg whites, and then roll it in the cheese and herb mixture, place on baking sheet, repeat.

-Once finished, drizzle parsnips with a tiny bit of olive oil and a generous shaking of black pepper

-Bake for 20-25 minutes, rotating them 15 minutes through.





Serving Size: Makes 21 3' pieces

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JULIANNPAIGE.