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How to store parsnips and turnips
Kirkpatrick says both turnips and parsnips thrive best in the crisper. However, parsnips stay longest wrapped in a damp cloth. Axe recommends wrapping turnips in a damp cloth, too, but says you should place them into an airtight container before popping them in the crisper drawer or near the bottom of the fridge.
How to pick parsnips and turnips at the grocery store
Parsnips and turnips should be heavy in weight for their size, according to Kirkpatrick. Avoid any with deep cuts, bruises, or visible signs of shriveling.
How to prepare parsnips and turnips
In general, both turnips and parsnips should be washed and peeled before cooking. Give them a good scrub—as root vegetables, they pick up a lot of dirt! To cut cooking time, Kirkpatrick says to thinly peel both turnips and parsnips or cut them into uniform one-inch cubes.
Axe says you shouldn't toss the turnip greens, either. He recommends blanching them (boiling briefly then adding to cold water to preserve their color). This will help you avoid the bitter flavor generally associated with turnip greens, he says. “Most people prefer the taste of turnip greens when they are cooked and salted, since this helps to make them more mild and versatile in recipes,” he says.
How to cook with parsnips and turnips
Axe sweaters by thyme and dill flavors to complement both root vegetables. “Thyme has some mood-boosting qualities through the activity of carvacrol, one of its active compounds,” he says. He adds that preliminary research has shown consumption of thyme can also help ease coughing and bronchitis symptoms.
Dill offers a unique earthy and refreshing taste, but its health benefits alone are worth the try. “It’s another antioxidant-rich ingredient and has also been found, in various studies, to help with menstrual cramps, depression, heart health, epilepsy and bacterial infections,” he says.
