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Parsnips

Inventory, 20 lbs : 9.45
This item was last sold on : 10/14/19

• 122 Featured Restaurants

• 30 Recipe Ideas

• 11 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.

Pacific Beach Ale House	San Diego CA	858-581-2337
Et Voilà! French Bistro	San Diego CA	619-209-7759
Ballast Point Restaurant - Miramar	San Diego CA	858-790-6900
Cutwater Spirits	San Diego CA	619-672-3848
Home Kitchen Culture	San Diego CA	619-302-7655
Sheraton La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-453-5500
Village Vino	San Diego CA	619-546-8466
JRDN Restaurant	San Diego CA	858-270-5736
Plan 9 Alehouse	Escondido CA	760-489-8817
Maestoso	San Diego CA	209-445-5600
Decoy Dockside Restaurant	San Marcos CA	760-653-3230
Rustic Root	San Diego CA	619-232-1747
St. Paul's Plaza	Chula Vista CA	619-239-6900
Nolita Hall	San Diego CA	619-618-8820
Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort	Carlsbad CA	760-602-0800
Rancho Valencia	Del Mar CA	858-756-1123
Nadolife Production	San Diego CA	619-239-1224
Clara Carlsbad	Carlsbad CA	760-470-9143
Estancia Adobe	San Diego CA	858-550-1000
Catering By Felicia G.	San Diego CA	619-742-4747

the other 102...

Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC	San Marcos CA	858-273-8440
Blue Ocean La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-999-4073
Farm Fresh Meals	Vista CA	760-707-2383
Harvest Kitchen	Vista CA	619-709-0938
Tom Hams Light House	San Diego CA	619-291-9110
Blue Point / Coastal Cuisine	San Diego CA	619-233-6623
The Wild Thyme Company	San Diego CA	858-527-0226
Eco Caters Organics	San Diego CA	619-997-8792
Marriott Del Mar	San Diego CA	858-369-6029
Bagby Beer Company	Oceanside CA	760-505-3445
Rustic Root Brunch	San Diego CA	619-702-5595
The Field Irish Pub & Restaurant	San Diego CA	619-232-9840
Fernside	San Diego CA	619-398-5156
Continental Catering Inc	La Mesa CA	619-698-3500
Bleu Boheme	San Diego CA	619-255-4167
La Costa Glen South	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
Legoland Castle	Carlsbad CA	760-444-5601
Luce	San Diego CA	619-275-2094
Wine Vault & Bistro	San Diego CA	619-295-3939
Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-759-6063
Pacific Regent La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-597-8008
US Grant Hotel Main	San Diego CA	619-232-3121
Sbicca	Del Mar CA	858-481-1001
Park Commons Sorrento Valley	San Diego CA	858-551-5105
The Farm Golf Club	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-756-5585
Town & Country Terrace Cafe & Market	San Diego CA	619-291-7131
Comercializadora de Especialdides	Ensenada Baja California	646-128-7028
Inn at Rancho Santa Fe	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-381-8289
Sheraton Carlsbad - 7 Mile	Carlsbad CA	760-827-2400
Mille Fleurs	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-756-3085
Fourpenny House	La Mesa CA	619-606-2028
The Wooden Spoon	Escondido CA	760-445-2816
Waters Catering	San Diego CA	619-276-8803 x4
The Patio on Lamont	San Diego CA	619-235-5606
Javier Plascencia	Bonita CA	619-295-3172
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District	El Cajon CA	619-644-7585
Prepkitchen Little Italy	San Diego CA	619-247-0394
Hyatt Islandia	San Diego CA	619-224-1234
Searcher	San Diego CA	619-226-2403
Miho Gastrotruck	San Diego CA	619-867-4295
InterContinental Banquet Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-501-9400
The Shores	La Jolla CA	858-459-8271
Town & Country Banquet	San Diego CA	8002219730
La Jolla Country Club	San Diego CA	858-454-9601
Point Loma Seafood	San Diego CA	619-223-1109
Solterra Winery + Kitchen	Encinitas CA	760-230-2970
Stake Chophouse & Bar	Coronado CA	619-522-0077
Miho Faculty Club	La Jolla CA	619-323-2866
Miguel Angel Mendoza	Maestros Ensenada,	646-127-0277
Buona Forchetta (Liberty Station)	San Diego CA	619-458-9231
Sorority Cuisine - SAE	San Diego CA	310-402-6195
Darshan Bakery & Cafe	Encinitas CA	760-436-1337
Yoann Taboyan, Personal Chef	San Diego CA	347-277-1958
San Diego Culinary Institute Inc.	La Mesa CA	619-644-2100
Hamiltons Tavern	San Diego CA	619-610-9038
Barbusa	San Diego CA	619-297-6333
Lauberge Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-259-1515
Tartine	Coronado CA	619-435-4323
The Cork and Craft	San Diego CA	858-618-2463
Dan Diegos	San Diego CA	619-276-1170
Brockton Villa Restaurant	San Diego CA	858-454-7393
PFC Fitness Camp	Carlsbad CA	888-488-8936
Solare Ristorante Lounge	San Diego CA	619-270-9670
Dolce Pane & Vino	Del Mar CA	858-832-1518
Kensington Cafe	San Diego CA	619-640-0494
Brandon Matzek- Blogger	San Diego CA	800-221-9730
Amicis Ristobar	San Diego CA	858-847-2740
Dynamic Nutrition	San Diego CA	619-296-3172
The Guild Hotel	San Diego CA	858-373-3184
Culinary Concepts	San Diego CA	858-530-1885
Catania La Jolla	La Jolla CA	619-295-3173
Coast Catering	Escondido CA	619-295-3173
Chateau La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-459-4451
The Smoking Goat	San Diego CA	858-232-4220
Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20)	Carlsbad CA	760-827-2400
Little Lion	San Diego CA	619-519-4079
Peohes	Coronado CA	619-437-4474
Knotty Barrel- Rancho	San Diego CA	858-484-8758
Firefly Beach	San Diego CA	619-222-6440
Harumama Carlsbad	Carlsbad CA	858-999-4073
Animae	San Diego CA	619-925-7908
Chef Drew Mc Partlin	San Diego CA	619-990-9201
Mr A's	San Diego CA	619-239-1377
Mesa College	San Diego CA	619-388-2240
Union Kitchen & Tap (Encinitas)	Encinitas CA	760-230-2337
Dallmann Fine Chocolates	El Cajon CA	619-808-1749
Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets)	Carlsbad CA	760-827-2400
Lucky Bolt	San Diego CA	917-969-9500
US Grant Hotel Grill	San Diego CA	619-232-3121
Cal A Vie	Vista CA	760-945-2055
Little Frenchie	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen	Carlsbad CA	760-930-7063
Ciccia Osteria	San Diego CA	619-674-4069
Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen 2	Vista CA	760-630-4311
Nate's Garden Grill	San Diego CA	619-607-0117
Glenbrook Health Center	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
Homestead Solana Beach	Solana Beach CA	858-209-0149
The Original 40 Brewing	San Diego CA	619-206-4725
Pete's Premade Paleo	San Diego CA	770-359-8274
Third Corner Encinitas	Encinitas CA	619-417-9251
Addison Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-350-7600
Hotel Del Coronado Serea Restaurant	Coronado CA	619-435-6611

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Parsnips. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Yummy Beet		Summer Quinoa Salad
Kitchen At Hoskins		Carrot-Parsnip Coffee Cake with Walnut Streusel
Feasting at Home		Vegan Shepherds Pie
Salt and Pepper Skillet		Braised Short Ribs with Parsnip-Potato Puree
Sprinkles and Sprouts		Parsnip and Parmesan Bruschetta with Arugula
Food and Style		Root Vegetable Hash Browns with Scallions
Fit Mitten Kitchen		Easy Garlic Coconut Oil Parsnip Fries
Bare Root Girl		Creamy Whipped Parsnips
Sweet As Honey		Parsnip Pizza Crust
Confessions of a Foodie		Baked Zucchini & Parsnip Patties

the other 20...

Trial & Eater		Challah Apple Vegetarian Stuffing
Homemade Baby Food Recipes		Chicken, Parsnip and Pear Puree
Sweet Phi		Secret Ingredient Mashed Potatoes
Sprinkles and Sprouts		Parsnip and Bacon Pasta
Eat Love Eat		Spiced Parsnip Lentil Salad
A Family Feast		Parsnip and Celery Root Puree
An Edible Mosaic		Parsnip Cake
Foodness Gracious		Oven Roasted Parsnips with Thyme
The Daring Gourmet		Creamy Mashed Parsnips & Potatoes with Horseradish
Nom Nom Paleo		Cauliflower, Carrot, and Parsnip Puree
The View from Great Island		Honeyed Parsnips
My Jewish Learning		Parsnip, Cherry, and Walnut Coffee Cake with Gingerbread Glaze
Giraffes Can Bake		Parsnip and Raspberry Cupcakes with Raspberry Swirl Cream Cheese Frosting
Body Harmonik		Parsnip Noodles Carbonara
She Likes Food		Roasted Root Vegetable Soup
Town and Country Living		Vegetable Pot Pie
Inspiralized		Spiralized Parsnips with Roasted Butternut Squash, Kale and Feta
Nyssa's Kitchen		Creamy Dairy Free Parsnip and Chive Soup
Gourmande in the Kitchen		Parsnip Hummus Dip
Hot Eats & Cool Reads		Roasted Parsnip Breakfast Home Fries

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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 116 days ago, 6/21/19

Whole Foods Market Near Solana Beach, California, United States
About 172 days ago, 4/26/19

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 217 days ago, 3/12/19

Virginia Park Farmer's Market

Weiser Family Farms
http://www.weiserfamilyfarms.com

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 283 days ago, 1/05/19
Sharer's comments : Parsnips spotted at Virginia Park Farmer's Market.

Whole Foods Market

Whole Foods Market - Interbay
2001 15th Avenue W, Seattle 98119
206-352-5440

Near Seattle, Washington, United States
About 500 days ago, 6/02/18
Sharer's comments : Parsnips spotted at Whole Foods Market. Organic Local Parsnips are an excellent substitute for carrots or right along side them on your dinner plate :)

Trader Joe's Near La Grange, Illinois, United States
About 558 days ago, 4/05/18

Whole Foods Market

Whole Foods Market - Interbay
2001 15th Avenue W, Seattle 98119
206-352-5440

Near Seattle, Washington, United States
About 597 days ago, 2/25/18
Sharer's comments : Parsnips spotted at Whole Foods Market. Local Organic Parsnips can be cooked like carrots and served with just about anything :)

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Sarah Weiser
Weiser Family Farms
19247 Highline Road, Tehachapi 93561
909-697-0807

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 650 days ago, 1/03/18
Sharer's comments : Parsnips spotted at Santa Monica Farmers Market.

Dillons Near Wichita, Kansas, United States
About 670 days ago, 12/14/17

First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op Near Corvallis, Oregon, United States
About 701 days ago, 11/13/17
Sharer's comments : Parsnips spotted at First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op.

Little Italy Mercato

Mike - JR Organics
1-760-330-6812

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 703 days ago, 11/11/17
Sharer's comments : Parsnips spotted at Little Italy Mercato. Very good quality.