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Parsnips

Inventory, 20 lbs : 4.50
This item was last sold on : 01/20/21

• 52 Featured Restaurants

• 28 Recipe Ideas

• 4 Sharess

Description/Taste

Parsnips have a long taproot that can grow up to a foot in length and roughly three inches in diameter at the crown. Growing above ground, the plant’s foliage resembles large celery leaves and stems. The tapered root varies in skin color depending on variety, from a yellow-beige to a brighter white. A Parsnip’s flesh is always a creamy white. Parsnips have smooth skin with a sweet, nutty flavor and fine grained flesh.

Seasons/Availability

Available year-round, Parsnips have a peak season in winter.

Current Facts

Parsnips are botanically known as Pastinaca sativa, and are part of the Apiaceae family. The long, pale roots are closely related to carrots, parsley and dill. Parsnips have become a common garden crop in cold-climate regions because the root needs a longer growing period to develop its sweet flavor. There are three commercial varieties of Parsnip root, All American, Hollow Crown Improved and Harris Model, all of which are fairly common in taste and appearance.

Nutritional Value

Parsnips are a good source of folate, potassium and vitamin C. They also contain fiber, which is beneficial for digestion.

Applications

Parsnips, like carrots, may be used in sweet or savory preparations because of their high natural sugar content. Cook diced Parsnips in milk and sugar until tender, then puree, strain and freeze into ice cream. Boil cooked Parsnips until tender, then mash with butter and cream and blue cheese. Saute sliced Parsnips with onions, tomatoes, and vegetable stock, then blend into soup. Thinly slice Parsnip root, fennel and celery root, then toss with a lemon vinaigrette. Store Parsnip root as you would carrots, cool and dry for up to two weeks.

Ethnic/Cultural Info

Parsnips were once more popular in Europe than either carrots or potatoes. A staple in kitchens throughout Europe, Parsnips were often eaten during the Christian tradition of Lent, and were considered a good substitute for meat during times of fasting.

Geography/History

Parsnips are native to the eastern Mediterranean region and were cultivated from the wild. The taproot pre-dated potatoes by one hundred years and was quite popular in most households throughout Europe. Colonists traveling to the New World introduced Parsnips to the Americas in 1609. Though popular during the winter in North America, Parsnips are more widely consumed in northern and Eastern Europe and western Asia.

Featured Restaurants

Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.

Dolce Pane & Vino	Del Mar CA	858-832-1518
Bistro du Marche by Tapenade	La Jolla CA	858-551-7500
Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC	San Marcos CA	508-320-6644
The Farm Golf Club	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-756-5585
Carmel Mountain Ranch Country Club	San Diego CA	760-583-9237
Nectarine Grove	Encinitas CA	760-944-4525
Kettner Exchange	San Diego CA	312-415-5455
Le Papagayo	Encinitas CA	760-944-8252
Katie Grebow	La Mesa CA	858-717-3166
Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-759-6063
Ciccia Osteria	San Diego CA	619-674-4069
Juniper & Ivy	San Diego CA	858-481-3666
Chateau Lake San Marcos	San Marcos CA	760-670-5807
Stake Chophouse & Bar	Coronado CA	619-522-0077
The Go Go Truck	San Diego CA	401-837-1740
Jack Monaco Creative Consulting	San Diego CA	619-318-2633
Reata Glen	Ladera Ranch CA	949-545-2250
The Glen at Scripps Ranch	San Diego CA	858-444-8500
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest	San Diego CA	619-380-9840
Farm Fresh Meals	Vista CA	760-707-2383

the other 32...

Union Kitchen & Tap (Encinitas)	Encinitas CA	760-230-2337
Pete's Premade Paleo	San Diego CA	770-359-8274
The Coal Bunker	Fallbrook CA	619-218-4102
Monarch	Del Mar CA	619-308-6500
Coast Catering	Escondido CA	619-295-3173
Great Maple Hillcrest	San Diego CA	619-255-2282
One Door North	San Diego CA	858-232-4220
InterContinental Vistal Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-501-9400
Viewpoint Brewing Co.	Del Mar CA	858-205-9835
Prager Brothers (Encinitas)	Encinitas CA	760-704-8441
Tartine	Coronado CA	619-435-4323
Mangia Mangia (Mirarmar)	San Diego CA	858-736-5733
AToN Center Inc.	Encinitas CA	858-759-5017
Waters Catering	San Diego CA	619-276-8803 x4
The Lion Share	San Diego CA	619-564-6924
Pamplemousse Grill	Solana Beach CA	858-792-9090
Blue Ocean La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-999-4073
Chateau La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-459-4451
Rancho Valencia	Del Mar CA	858-756-1123
KI's	Encinitas CA	760-586-8289
Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort	Carlsbad CA	760-602-0800
Open Gym-Craft Meals	San Diego CA	619-799-3675
Royal Polaris Sportfishing	San Diego CA	619-226-8030
The Smoking Goat	San Diego CA	858-232-4220
Ron Oliver	San Diego	619-295-3172
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla	San Diego CA	808-868-8639
PFC Fitness Camp	Carlsbad CA	888-488-8936
Drew Lopez	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
Herb & Wood	San Diego CA	520-205-1288
Carte Hotel	San Diego CA	619-365-1858
Wine Vault & Bistro	San Diego CA	619-295-3939
Busy Bee Cook For Me	San Diego CA	858-405-5372

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Parsnips. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Confessions of a Foodie		Baked Zucchini & Parsnip Patties
Hot Eats & Cool Reads		Roasted Parsnip Breakfast Home Fries
Inspiralized		Spiralized Parsnips with Roasted Butternut Squash, Kale and Feta
Homemade Baby Food Recipes		Chicken, Parsnip and Pear Puree
The Daring Gourmet		Creamy Mashed Parsnips & Potatoes with Horseradish
Food and Style		Root Vegetable Hash Browns with Scallions
Giraffes Can Bake		Parsnip and Raspberry Cupcakes with Raspberry Swirl Cream Cheese Frosting
Town and Country Living		Vegetable Pot Pie
Yummy Beet		Summer Quinoa Salad
Eat Love Eat		Spiced Parsnip Lentil Salad

the other 18...

Feasting at Home		Vegan Shepherds Pie
My Jewish Learning		Parsnip, Cherry, and Walnut Coffee Cake with Gingerbread Glaze
The View from Great Island		Honeyed Parsnips
A Family Feast		Parsnip and Celery Root Puree
Sweet Phi		Secret Ingredient Mashed Potatoes
Bare Root Girl		Creamy Whipped Parsnips
Gourmande in the Kitchen		Parsnip Hummus Dip
Sprinkles and Sprouts		Parsnip and Bacon Pasta
Foodness Gracious		Oven Roasted Parsnips with Thyme
Fit Mitten Kitchen		Easy Garlic Coconut Oil Parsnip Fries
An Edible Mosaic		Parsnip Cake
Nyssa's Kitchen		Creamy Dairy Free Parsnip and Chive Soup
Salt and Pepper Skillet		Braised Short Ribs with Parsnip-Potato Puree
Sprinkles and Sprouts		Parsnip and Parmesan Bruschetta with Arugula
She Likes Food		Roasted Root Vegetable Soup
Sweet As Honey		Parsnip Pizza Crust
Nom Nom Paleo		Cauliflower, Carrot, and Parsnip Puree
Trial & Eater		Challah Apple Vegetarian Stuffing

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University District Farmers Market

Kirsop Farm
855 Trosper Rd SW #108-189 Tumwater WA 98512
360-402-5028
https://www.kirsopfarm.com

Near Seattle, Washington, United States
About 12 days ago, 1/09/21
Sharer's comments : A nice tasty alternative to carrots in your winter stew!

Mother's Market & Kitchen

Mother’s Market & Kitchen
1890 Newport Blvd. Costa Mesa CA 92627
949-631-4741

Near Costa Mesa, California, United States
About 580 days ago, 6/21/19

Whole Foods Market Near Solana Beach, California, United States
About 636 days ago, 4/26/19

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 681 days ago, 3/12/19