Parsnip: season and benefits
Seasonal calendar - Parsnip
Nutritional values
Rich in fibre (4.9 g) and potassium, the parsnip also provides vitamin C and folate.
Storage
Parsnips keep up to 3 weeks in the fridge vegetable drawer, wrapped in a damp cloth. Only wash them when ready to use. They can also be stored in sand in a cellar for several months. They freeze well in chunks after 2 minutes of blanching.
Origin
The parsnip was a staple vegetable in Europe before the introduction of the potato and the orange carrot. Romans consumed it abundantly. It was gradually abandoned in the 18th century, then rediscovered in the 2000s thanks to the heritage vegetable movement. In England, it never left the table and traditionally accompanies Sunday roast beef.
Cooking Parsnip
Goes well with
Recipe ideas
- Parsnip soup
- Honey-roasted parsnips
- Parsnip and hazelnut mash
- Parsnip crisps
- Parsnip and potato gratin
Did you know?
Before sugar cane, the parsnip was used as a natural sweetener in Europe due to its high sugar content.