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Parsnips
Sweet, nutty, and earthy, more pronounced than a carrot's sweetness, especially once roasted.
Lens analyzedParsnips are a cream-colored root vegetable that looks like a pale carrot, with a sweeter, earthier flavor that becomes more pronounced after cold exposure. They're typically roasted, mashed, or added to soups and stews.
Where it comes from
Parsnips have been cultivated in Europe since ancient times and were a common staple vegetable before potatoes became widespread, valued for storing well through winter months.
Buying it
Choose parsnips that feel firm with smooth, unblemished skin, avoiding any that are soft, shriveled, or have a thick, woody core, which is more common in larger roots.
Storing it
Refrigerate parsnips unwashed in a loose bag in the crisper drawer, where they keep for several weeks.
Keeps about 21 days in the fridge.
In season
Peak season is October–February, though it's available year-round.
Parsnips are most associated with fall and winter harvests, with storage crops extending supermarket availability.
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