🥕 Fresh Parsnips | Sweet, Nutty & Versatile Root Vegetable

🥕 Fresh Parsnips

Our Fresh Parsnips are a classic root vegetable with creamy-white flesh and a wonderfully sweet, earthy and slightly nutty flavour.

Closely associated with traditional British cooking, parsnips develop a beautifully soft centre and delicious caramelised edges when roasted. Their natural sweetness makes them particularly good alongside roast potatoes, carrots and other root vegetables.

But they’re capable of much more than a Sunday roast. Mash them with potatoes, blend them into creamy soups, add them to casseroles and stews or turn them into crispy roasted parsnip chips.

Sweet, comforting and incredibly versatile — a proper kitchen favourite. 🥕✨

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💫 Parsnip Flavour Profile

🍯 Naturally sweet

🌰 Slightly nutty

🌿 Earthy

🔥 Rich & caramelised when roasted

🥔 Soft & creamy when cooked

One of the best things about parsnips is how their flavour changes during cooking. Roasting concentrates their natural sweetness and creates those irresistible golden edges. 🔥

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🌟 Why You’ll Love Fresh Parsnips

• 🥕 Naturally sweet and full of flavour
• 🔥 Fantastic for roasting
• 🍲 Perfect for soups and stews
• 🥔 Brilliant mashed with potatoes
• 🌾 Naturally provides dietary fibre
• 🍊 Provides vitamin C
• 🌱 Naturally low in fat
• 🍽️ Perfect for family meals
• ❄️ A classic cool-weather vegetable
• 🌿 Pairs beautifully with herbs, honey and spices

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💚 Health & Nutrition Benefits of Parsnips

Parsnips provide a range of nutrients and make a tasty addition to a varied, balanced diet.

🌾 Source of Fibre

Parsnips provide dietary fibre, which contributes to normal digestive health and can help make meals more satisfying.

🍊 Vitamin C

Parsnips provide vitamin C, which contributes to normal immune function and helps protect cells from oxidative stress.

🌿 Folate

Parsnips are also a source of folate, an important vitamin involved in several normal functions within the body.

⚡ Potassium

They naturally contain potassium, an essential mineral that contributes to normal muscle and nervous-system function.

🌱 Naturally Low in Fat

Parsnips are naturally low in fat and can be prepared in plenty of different ways as part of healthy everyday meals.

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📊 Typical Nutritional Information – Per 100g

Approximate values for raw parsnips:

🔥 Calories: 75 kcal
🌾 Carbohydrates: 18g
🌱 Fibre: 4.9g
💪 Protein: 1.2g
🥑 Fat: 0.3g

Values are approximate and can naturally vary with fresh produce.

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🔪 How to Prepare Fresh Parsnips

Preparing parsnips is simple.

1️⃣ Wash

Wash thoroughly under cold running water to remove any soil.

2️⃣ Trim

Remove the top and narrow root end.

3️⃣ Peel

Young, tender parsnips can often simply be scrubbed well. Larger parsnips can be peeled if preferred.

4️⃣ Chop

Depending on your recipe, cut them into:

🥕 Batons
🔪 Chunks
⭕ Rounds
🍟 Chips
🥔 Small pieces for mash or soup

👨‍🌾 Greengrocer Tip

Very large parsnips can sometimes develop a firmer, woody centre. If you find one, simply cut the parsnip lengthways and remove the tougher core before cooking.

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🍽️ Perfect Ways to Enjoy Parsnips

🔥 Roast until golden and caramelised

🍯 Glaze with honey or maple syrup

🥔 Mash with potatoes

🍲 Blend into creamy soup

🥘 Add to stews and casseroles

🍛 Add to vegetable curries

🍟 Make parsnip fries

🥗 Add roasted parsnips to warm salads

🌿 Pair with rosemary or thyme

🍎 Roast alongside apples for a sweet-savoury combination

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🍯🥕 Honey Roasted Parsnips

Golden, caramelised and absolutely made for a Sunday roast.

🛒 Ingredients

• 4 large Fresh Parsnips
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp honey
• Fresh thyme or rosemary
• Salt
• Freshly ground black pepper

👩‍🍳 Method

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C / 180°C fan.
2. Wash, trim and peel the parsnips if required.
3. Cut into evenly sized batons.
4. Toss with olive oil, salt and pepper.
5. Spread across a baking tray in a single layer.
6. Roast for approximately 20 minutes.
7. Drizzle over the honey and add the fresh herbs.
8. Turn the parsnips to coat.
9. Roast for another 10–15 minutes until beautifully golden and caramelised.

🍽️ Perfect With:

🍗 Roast chicken
🥩 Roast beef
🐖 Roast pork
🌱 Nut roast
🥔 Roast potatoes
🥦 Seasonal vegetables

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🥣🥕 Creamy Parsnip & Carrot Soup

Sweet, warming and perfect for a cold-day lunch.

🛒 Ingredients

• 3 Fresh Parsnips, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 litre vegetable stock
• Salt & black pepper
• Fresh thyme or parsley
• Splash of cream – optional

👩‍🍳 Method

1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan.
2. Add the onion and gently cook until softened.
3. Add the garlic and cook briefly.
4. Add the chopped parsnips and carrots.
5. Cook for another 3–5 minutes.
6. Pour in the vegetable stock.
7. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat.
8. Simmer for around 20–25 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
9. Blend until beautifully smooth.
10. Season with salt and black pepper.

Add a splash of cream if you’d like an extra-rich finish.

🌿 Top with fresh herbs and serve with warm crusty bread.

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🥔🥕 Creamy Parsnip & Potato Mash

A brilliant alternative to ordinary mashed potato.

🛒 Ingredients

• 3 Fresh Parsnips
• 500g potatoes
• 40g butter
• Splash of milk
• Salt & black pepper
• Pinch of nutmeg – optional

👩‍🍳 Method

1. Peel and chop the parsnips and potatoes into similar-sized pieces.
2. Place in a saucepan of salted water.
3. Bring to the boil and cook until tender.
4. Drain thoroughly.
5. Allow to steam dry for a minute.
6. Add the butter and a splash of milk.
7. Mash until smooth and creamy.
8. Season with salt, black pepper and a little nutmeg if desired.

⭐ Easy Upgrade

Try adding a spoonful of wholegrain mustard for an extra savoury kick.

Fantastic alongside sausages, roast meat, pies or a vegetable casserole. 🍽️

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🌱 Why Choose Our Fresh Parsnips?

✔ Naturally sweet flavour

✔ Creamy texture when cooked

✔ Beautifully caramelised when roasted

✔ Perfect for Sunday dinners

✔ Brilliant for soups and stews

✔ Excellent mashed with potatoes

✔ Provides dietary fibre

✔ Naturally low in fat

✔ Carefully selected for freshness

✔ A classic family kitchen ingredient

Roast them, mash them, soup them or stew them — Fresh Parsnips bring proper comforting flavour to the table. 🥕🌿

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❓ Fresh Parsnip FAQs

What do parsnips taste like?

Parsnips have a naturally sweet, earthy flavour with subtle nutty notes. Roasting makes them sweeter and creates delicious caramelised edges.

Do parsnips need to be peeled?

Not always. Young parsnips can simply be thoroughly scrubbed. Larger or older parsnips are often better peeled before cooking.

Can you eat parsnips raw?

Yes, although they’re much more commonly cooked. Raw parsnip can be finely grated or sliced into salads and slaws.

Can parsnips be roasted?

Absolutely. Roasting is one of the best ways to cook parsnips because it concentrates their natural sweetness.

What herbs go well with parsnips?

Thyme, rosemary, parsley and sage all work beautifully.

Parsnips also pair particularly well with honey, mustard, garlic and warming spices.

Can you freeze parsnips?

Yes. Parsnips can be prepared and blanched before freezing. Cooked parsnip mash and soup can also be frozen.

How should fresh parsnips be stored?

Keep them refrigerated, ideally in the vegetable drawer, and use while they’re firm and fresh.