Grama's Peppery Parsnips
Tender parsnip batons are simmered, then finished in a buttered skillet with plenty of black pepper for a sweet-meets-peppery bite and light caramelization. Grama's Peppery Parsnips make a cozy, nostalgic side for weeknight dinners or holiday roasts, highlighting the vegetable’s natural sweetness with a savory, pepper-forward finish.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grama's Peppery Parsnips, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 64 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 54
- Heart Health
- 85
- Metabolic
- 40
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 22
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the parsnips in a saucepan and cover them with water.
- 2
Bring the water to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer until the parsnips are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
- 3
Drain well, pat the parsnip pieces dry with paper towels, and set them aside.
- 4
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, then place the parsnips in the hot butter in an even layer.
- 5
Season with salt and black pepper (I use quite a bit).
- 6
Cook the parsnips until lightly golden brown on both sides, 5 to 8 minutes per side.
- Calories 115.17 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 1.39 g Low Source 3%
- Carbohydrate 20.65 g 8%
- Total Fat 3.49 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 38.55 g High 193%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 72.48 mg High 24%
- Sodium 12.06 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 5.65 g Good Source 20%
- Total Sugars 0.0 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 3.96 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.25 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 78.84 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 5.81 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.12 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Grama's Peppery Parsnips is made with 4 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Parsnip, and Salt. Each serving provides about 115.17 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grama's Peppery Parsnips made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Parsnip, Salt. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Grama's Peppery Parsnips?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 115.17 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grama's Peppery Parsnips easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Grama's Peppery Parsnips healthy?
- Grama's Peppery Parsnips has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 115.17 calories and 1.39 g of protein, or 3% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 38.55 g (193% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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