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Paleo Parsnip Recipes shares 11 of the best paleo parsnip recipes to help you enjoy this delicious and nutritious veggie year round.

All of these recipes are Gluten-free; many are Whole30 and/or AIP, and a few are Vegan or VAD.

Amazingly, parsnips grow year round, so this is one healthy vegetable we can keep cooking and enjoying. The best seasons for parsnips are fall and winter; the cold and frost bring out their sweetness. 

While parsnips have long been famously common in the UK, Americans have finally caught on that these carrot-like root veggies get sweet, crispy and creamy — depending on how they’re cooked.

Parsnips are often overlooked, but this humble root vegetable has a surprising range of textures that can elevate a variety of dishes. Whether roasted to crispy perfection, mashed to creamy softness, or even used in soups to create a smooth, velvety base, parsnips offer endless culinary possibilities.

In the recipes below, we’ll explore how different cooking methods bring out the unique textures of parsnips, turning them into a star ingredient in any meal. Let’s dive in!

Paleo parsnip recipes

In the first few recipes, we see parsnips used to make crispy or creamy side dishes, plus one dessert:

1. Best Parsnip Hashbrowns

Best Parsnip Hashbrowns are actually the best hashbrowns! Crispy, sweet and savory, the texture and flavor of these is unparalleled. This recipe is an oven-bake recipe, so you won’t need to stand over the stove top to get perfection.

2. Ground Beef and Parsnip Poppers

Ground Beef and Parsnip Poppers are delicious as an appetizer, snack or main dish. Rich with protein, crispy on the edges and tender in the middle, get the best savory-sweet poppers in this healthy savory oven treat.

3. Gluten-free Egg-free Waffles

These crispy on the outside, tender in the middle Gluten-free Egg-free Waffles have hidden veggies. The parsnips mixed in give these waffles the perfect flavor and texture.

4. Mashed Parsnips

Mashed Parsnips are the perfect side dish any night of the week, or for holidays. Lovely with chicken or roasts especially, this earthy mash is every bit as good as mashed potatoes.

5. Low FODMAP Stuffing

Best Low FODMAP Stuffing is THE best stuffing, but it also happens to be really gentle to digest. Enjoy this side dish for the holidays, or whenever you need a stuffing fix.

6. Parsnip Pecan Spice Cake

This Parsnip Pecan Spice Cake is so moist, fluffy and delicious. You’d never know it was gluten-free and paleo. This dessert treat is also a flourless easy blender recipe.

The following recipes use parsnips in main dishes:

7. Shepherd’s Pie

This Paleo AIP Shepherd’s Pie is topped with a creamy mashed parsnip topping that gets crispy all around the edges. Savor this favorite British savory treat because it’s among the best healthy comfort foods.

8. Best AIP Chili

This Best AIP Chili Recipe gives you the gentle comfort food heat and spice + all the rich cozy deliciousness you want from hearty Southwest food, but without the nightshades or legumes … and with a Low FODMAP option.

9. Middle Eastern Beef Stew

Enjoy flavorful Middle Eastern Beef Stew with Za’atar studded with big chunks of soft parsnips, rich and aromatic, to help sop up the good juices.

10. Ground Beef Curry

Paleo AIP Ground Beef Curry is a reader-favorite recipe! For good reason, this economical meal uses ground beef but packs all the satisfying flavors of a good curry. Fast to make and serve with simple sides like cauliflower rice or Roasted Cauliflower, this favorite dinner never disappoints and is a good one for regular rotation.

11. Beef Curry with Beef or Lamb Stew Meat

Low FODMAP Beef Curry with Beef or Lamb Stew Meat is full of vibrant flavors, yet is gentle to digest. The easy “dump and cook” Instant Pot cooking creates a rich thick broth and tender meat.

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