GRILLED PARSNIPS WITH DIJON AIOLI

Ingredients

• ​1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 3 large parsnips
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1/2 tsp salt

Directions

1. ​To prepare Dijon aioli, combine first 6 ingredients (mayonnaise through garlic) until blended. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
2. Cut parsnips into finger-like sticks. There should be about 5 cups. Cook parsnips in boiling salted water for 3 minutes; drain. Cool immediately in ice water; drain.
3. Combine oil and 1/2 tsp salt in a heavy plastic bag. Add parsnips and squeeze bag to coat parsnips with oil mixture. Remove parsnips from bag.
4. Place parsnips in a grill wok or on a grill topper. Grill parsnips over medium heat on natural gas barbecue, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and tender, about 12 – 15 minutes. Serve with Dijon aioli.