Parsley Root

Availability: November-March

Storage tips: Refrigerate in a plastic bag. Parsley Root should store very well at refrigerated temperatures for months as long as you keep the humidity high on the roots.

How to eat: Parsley root is a variety of parsley grown for its enlarged root.  The greens are also edible though coarser than culinary parsley.  These white roots store very well into the winter and a great flavorings to soups and stews.  Can also be boiled or steamed as a side dish or mashed with potatoes.  Try them roasted in a medley of other veggies as well.  They have a delicate flavor and thin skin making them a delight in winter dishes without a strong or overwhelming flavor.  They may also be eaten raw either grated or juilienned and marinated.

How to preserve:  FREEZE:  Peel, chop, and blanch for 2-3 min depending on size of peices.  Pack into freezer bags and freeze for 6 months.  Use in soups or stews or mashed with potatoes after being frozen.