Parsnip hash browns

Parsnip hash browns

These crispy hash browns can be made ahead and reheated from frozen - ideal for unexpected Christmas visitors

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 6

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

Ready in 25-35 minutes

Freezable

Low-fat

Reheats from frozen in 15 mins

Method

  1. Peel and coarsely grate the potatoes and parsnips - if you're using a food processor, attach the medium grater. Squeeze out as much liquid as possible with your hands and put them in a bowl.
  2. Stir in the onion, garlic, egg and season if you like. Divide the mixture into six and roughly shape into flat cakes. Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a large non-stick frying pan and fry three of the cakes on a low heat for 4-5 mins on each side until golden and tender. Transfer to kitchen paper with a slotted spoon and leave to cool while frying the remainder, adding remaining oil as necessary. Meanwhile grill the bacon and tomatoes, poach the eggs and serve alongside.
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Freezing

Leave cakes to cool then interleave them in foil, put in a freezer bag and freeze for up to 1 month. To serve, heat the oven to 190C/fan170C/gas 5. Unwrap cakes and spread out on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Brush with a little oil and reheat from frozen for 15 mins. Serve with grilled bacon rashers, vine tomatoes, and poached or fried eggs.

Per hash brown

179 kcalories, protein 4g, carbohydrate 21g, fat 9 g, saturated fat 1g, fibre 4g, salt 0.06 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, January 2005.

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  • 06 February 2008

    buttermere4 rated this recipe

    5 stars

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  • 18 December 2008

    swallow commented on this recipe

    This is a super recipe, tried it at home and we loved it.

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  • 13 December 2009

    Claire & Chris Wainwright rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Couldn't get the things to bind together very well, still, turned out nice anyway *thumbs up*

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  • 29 December 2011

    AlisonPG rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Tasty and easy to do, a little time consuming but good if you cook them ahead and freeze. I added the mixture into a pastry cutting ring placed in the pan, squashing the mixture down and then removing the ring. Then I flattened it down further into the desired shape and thickness. A little tricky to keep in one piece while turning but I got the hang of it by the second batch. I did one without any oil (in a non-stick pan) and it didn't cook quite as well but was certainly acceptable if you want to cut out the fat.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 6

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

Ready in 25-35 minutes

Freezable

Low-fat

Reheats from frozen in 15 mins

Prepare-ahead breakfast

Ingredients

  • 450g waxy potatoes (such as Charlotte)
  • 350g parsnips or other root veg
  • 1 small onion , halved and thinly sliced
  • 1 garlic clove , finely chopped
  • 1 egg , beaten
  • 4-5 tbsp sunflower oil

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Per hash brown

179 kcalories, protein 4g, carbohydrate 21g, fat 9 g, saturated fat 1g, fibre 4g, salt 0.06 g

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