Parsnip Vermicelli with Olive Tapenade
The pale hue and sturdy texture of parsnips hold up well in this simple dish, and the mild sweetness is nicely balanced by the briny bite of olives. You can also swap turnips, rutabaga, or kohlrabi, or use carrots for a more dramatic color contrast. For more about this recipe:…
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The pale hue and sturdy texture of parsnips hold up well in this simple dish, and the mild sweetness is nicely balanced by the briny bite of olives. You can also swap turnips, rutabaga, or kohlrabi, or use carrots for a more dramatic color contrast.
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Ingredients
1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives
1/2 cup pitted green olives
2 shallots, chopped small (about 1/4 cup)
2 Tbs. capers
2 Tbs. chopped flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish
2 Tbs. olive oil, divided
1 tsp. lemon juice
4 large parsnips
Preparation
- Combine olives, shallots, and capers in food processor. Pulse until ingredients are finely chopped (don’t process until smooth). Add parsley, 1 Tbs. olive oil, and lemon juice, and pulse four or five times more. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cut ends and tops off parsnips, and spiralize into long, thin noodles. Heat remaining olive oil in large skillet, and sauté parsnips 4–5 minutes, until just tender.
- Transfer parsnips to large serving bowl. Add tapenade, and toss to mix well. Shower with additional parsley, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 210
- Carbohydrate Content 21 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 13 g
- Fiber Content 5 g
- Protein Content 2 g
- Saturated Fat Content 1.5 g
- Sodium Content 610 mg
- Sugar Content 6 g