Parsnip

Nutrition Information

1 serving = 70 g (125 mL)

• High in folacin (21% Recommended Daily Intake per serving)
• High in Vitamin K (20% Recommended Daily Intake per serving)
• High in manganese (20% Recommended Daily Intake per serving)
• Source of Vitamin C (20% Recommended Daily Intake per serving)
• Source of fibre (2 g per serving)
• Fat-free (0.2 g per serving)

Look For

Firm, well shaped, medium parsnips with smooth surfaces.

To Store

Refrigerate unwashed, covered for up to 10 days.

To Prepare

Trim tops and root ends. Rinse, scrub or peel skins. Leave whole, slice, dice, cut into sticks or shred. Boil, steam, microwave and stir fry. Add to stews, soups or serve raw as an appetizer.

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