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Can You Eat Parsnips Raw?

If you want to eat parsnips raw, you are faced with several questions: Is that even possible and if so, do parsnips also taste raw? We explain why you should definitely try parsnips raw and what you have to consider.

The parsnip has gone somewhat out of fashion in Germany. The root vegetable is very healthy, is in season from September to March and can be prepared in many different ways. You can prepare the parsnips in stir-fries, in the oven or in soups – or eat them raw…

Eating parsnips raw: That’s why it’s worth it

If you’ve only ever eaten parsnips cooked or fried, you should definitely try them raw. As with all vegetables, parsnips contain the most vitamins and nutrients when you eat them raw. Parsnips contain, among other things:
vitamin E and vitamin C,
Potassium,
lots of fiber,
Carbohydrates that keep you full for longer
the essential oil Apiol.
Eating parsnips raw is not only healthy, but also delicious. Even if you don’t like the unusual taste of parsnips in many dishes: Uncooked the vegetables taste more tender, milder and fresher.

Prepare raw parsnips

If you want to eat parsnips raw, look for young, small parsnips at the store. The smaller tubers are better suited to be eaten raw as they taste milder and have a thinner skin. You can also eat raw parsnips with the skin on. The leaves can also be eaten raw and, like parsley, prepared as herbs. Like carrots, parsnips don’t stay fresh for very long and quickly become limp and soft. It is best to buy them the same day you want to eat them.

Make sure that you always use organic quality parsnips and that they are locally sourced. Then they have the best ecological balance and no pesticides.

Instructions: Prepare parsnips

Scrub and wash the peel and trim off the bottom and top. Now you can use them for many dishes:
Grated in coleslaw: for example with red cabbage, cucumber, carrots and coriander.
Thinly sliced: with these delicious dips.
With a spiral cutter: as a vegan and low-calorie pasta substitute.
Tip: To prevent a dark discoloration, you can sprinkle the raw parsnips with lemon juice, which also tastes very good. Or you put the vegetables in cold water.

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Preparing Parsnips: Cleaning and Cooking Tips

Parsnips can be prepared in a variety of ways. With a little know-how, you will discover your very own favorite recipe with the tasty tuber.

Parsnips are a native root vegetable that is in season during fall and winter. Therefore, the best time to buy and prepare parsnips is between September and March.

Not only do parsnips resemble parsley root in terms of their appearance, the two are also difficult to tell apart in terms of taste. They taste tart, but also slightly sweet. If you accidentally got them mixed up, don’t worry – parsley roots can be prepared in a similar way to parsnips.

Parsnips have a number of valuable nutrients: They are rich in vitamin C, vitamin E, folic acid, calcium and potassium. We’ll show you how to prepare these healthy tubers.

Clean and prepare the parsnips

How to prepare the parsnips:
Peel parsnips – yes or no?: It is not absolutely necessary to peel the parsnips. On the contrary: Since many of the vitamins and flavors are located directly under the skin, it is worth leaving the skin on. However, if you don’t like bitter tastes, you can remove the peel. In contrast to potatoes, however, the skin is not quite as different from the taste of the inside of the vegetable. Important: In order to avoid harmful substances, it is best to buy organic parsnips.
Cleaning parsnips: Parsnips can be easily cleaned with a vegetable brush. Just get rid of the rough bits of dirt. You only need to wash the parsnips if you eat them raw or if they are very earthy.
Just make sure to chop off the coarse head and rooty end before preparing.

Preparing Parsnips: Boiling, Baking or Roasting?

Parsnips can be prepared in a variety of ways: they can be boiled, baked, roasted, fried and pureed. Depending on your preference, they are suitable for a variety of dishes.

If you boil or bake them, they will get a rather soft texture, just like potatoes. If you cut them into thin slices, you can fry them crispy or use them to make chips. Either way, parsnips pair really well with other root vegetables like parsley root, beets, carrots, potatoes, and sweet potatoes. Parsnips go just as well with hearty vegetarian or vegan roasts or seitan goulash.

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