PARSNIP

Closely related to carrot and parsley with a celery flavour, Parsnip is an edible, very fleshy root with a slightly acidic taste that becomes sweetish when cooked. Parsnip can be prepared in a number of ways: boiled, baked, pan-fried, steamed, fried....
With its rustic taste, it is an invaluable source of vitamins (especially C), fibre and minerals, especially potassium and magnesium. Its nutritional value is similar to potatoes, but richer in fibre, with half the average calories contained in a potato.