This is a rather interesting vegetable, which is shaped like a carrot, but unlike it, it is white in color.
This root vegetable tastes like a mix of celery and carrot flavors.
Thanks to it, parsnips give dishes a rather piquant taste.
The smell of this vegetable is vaguely reminiscent of parsley.
What are the benefits of parsnips
Parsnip root is considered a dietary product.
It is rich in silicon, potassium, phosphorus and sulfur, magnesium, sodium, iron and calcium, which makes it very useful for those who adhere to a healthy diet and for those who are recovering from illnesses.
Parsnip seed powder was used in the treatment of heart pain and circular baldness.
A decoction of the roots is prescribed for female diseases.
It is considered a good remedy for impotence.
Modern studies of the biologically active substances of parsnips have shown that they have the property of dilating coronary vessels.
In what form are parsnips eaten
Most often, parsnip root is used as an additional ingredient: added to soups and salads, dried or fresh.
Side dishes are prepared from young root vegetables, stewed with other vegetables, baked or grilled semi-boiled root with the addition of spices, herbs and garlic, and canned.
