Parsnips...

I found the best substitute for French fries - roasted parsnips!  I was never a huge fan of French fries, but put them in front of me and I would eat them!!! I could have eaten the whole tray of these!  Pre-heat the oven to 375.  Peel the parsnips and cut them into French fry size pieces, spray them with some EVOO, add a little salt, pepper and oregano.  Bake them for 30 minutes and there you have it, my version of French fries.

Fact:  Parsnips provide similar nutritional benefits as potatoes.  Some significant differences are that parsnips are lower in calories and contain only about 50 percent of the protein and vitamin C content of potatoes. However, parsnips do contain more fiber than potatoes.  Even though both parsnips and potatoes provide good amounts of B vitamins, parsnips provide a much better source of folic acid.