Parsnip Skordalia

Parsnip Skordalia
Parsnip Skordalia
This riff on the Greek classic swaps out potatoes for parsnips, which gives the dip a touch of sweetness that pairs well with the feta and chiles. It'll make you forget about hummus.
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  • Served Person: 4 servings
Bon Appétit Dip Condiment Parsnip Hazelnut Dill Chile Pepper Greek Feta Lemon Juice Vegetarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Soy Free Peanut Free Appetizer
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup crumbled feta
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 1 cup dill fronds
  • 3 medium parsnips (about 1 lb.), trimmed, scrubbed
  • 3 tbsp. blanched hazelnuts
  • 1/2 cup grapeseed or avocado oil
  • 2 serrano chiles, finely chopped
  • Carbohydrate 21 g(7%)
  • Cholesterol 25 mg(8%)
  • Fat 50 g(78%)
  • Fiber 5 g(22%)
  • Protein 6 g(12%)
  • Saturated Fat 10 g(48%)
  • Sodium 270 mg(11%)
  • Calories 548

Preparation Preheat oven to 350°F. Place parsnips in an 8x8" baking dish or medium ovenproof skillet. Cover tightly with foil or a lid and bake until very soft and mashable (like a baked potato), 45–60 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop. Meanwhile, toast hazelnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing once, until golden brown, 7–10 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop. Blend dill and grapeseed oil in a blender until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl. Purée chiles, garlic, feta, and lemon juice in a food processor until smooth. Add parsnips and pulse until mixture looks mostly smooth. With motor running, stream in olive oil and process until mixture is extremely smooth and aerated. Transfer dip to a serving bowl; top with hazelnuts and drizzle with dill oil. Do Ahead Dip (without hazelnuts and dill oil) can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.

Preparation Preheat oven to 350°F. Place parsnips in an 8x8" baking dish or medium ovenproof skillet. Cover tightly with foil or a lid and bake until very soft and mashable (like a baked potato), 45–60 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop. Meanwhile, toast hazelnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing once, until golden brown, 7–10 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop. Blend dill and grapeseed oil in a blender until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl. Purée chiles, garlic, feta, and lemon juice in a food processor until smooth. Add parsnips and pulse until mixture looks mostly smooth. With motor running, stream in olive oil and process until mixture is extremely smooth and aerated. Transfer dip to a serving bowl; top with hazelnuts and drizzle with dill oil. Do Ahead Dip (without hazelnuts and dill oil) can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.