Parsnips
Nutrition Benefits
Vitamin C: helps heal cuts and helps the immune system.
Fiber: helps reduce cholesterol levels and may lower your risk of heart disease.
Potassium: may help to maintain a healthy blood pressure.
Selection
Choose parsnips that are firm and dry without pits. Smaller ones may be more flavorful and tender.
Storing
Refrigerate unwashed parsnips in a plastic bag for 3 weeks or more.
Cleaning
Wash under cool running water, then peel and cut off the stem end.
Preparing
Parsnips can be used much like carrots and other root vegetables. They work well in soups and can be treated like carrots in such recipes.