RECIPES WITH PARSNIPS HOW TO

If you’re preparing parsnips for the very first time, please note that they discolour when cut, just like potatoes. You can keep parsnips in the fridge for 1 to 2 weeks. This is the most fibrous part of all and should definitely be removed from larger vegetables.Ĭhoose firm parsnips (they shouldn’t be bendy) and buy the ones that are lightest in colour, because they tend to have the best texture. If you can only find large parsnips and still want to give them a try, then slice them in half lengthwise and remove the core (which is quite clearly visible). Whilst small, fresh parsnips are tender and delicious, large, old parsnips tend to be fibrous and woody, with a bitter flavour. When it comes to buying parsnips, size definitely matters! Choosing and storing parsnips for your baby food recipes

With your doctor’s consent, you may introduce them to your baby from 6 months of age (or earlier if your doctor has recommended that your baby starts solids before 6 months). Parsnips are easy to digest and do not present a high risk of allergic reaction. Low in calories and with no saturated fats or cholesterol, parsnips make a healthy food for the rest of the family, too. They contain lots of potassium and fibre and are also a source of B vitamins, vitamin C, zinc, iron and calcium – making them a great ‘all-rounder’ for your baby. With their soft, almost buttery texture, cooked parsnips have a sweetly nutty flavour that’s difficult to compare to anything else. And whilst they are related to carrots, they are actually MORE nutritious and taste completely different. Parsnips are root vegetables that look like creamy coloured, bulbous carrots. Sweet potatoes (with their tempting taste) and avocados (with their creamy texture) are two good examples.īut there’s another – rather less popular – vegetable that we think makes GREAT baby food… and that’s the parsnip! The facts about parsnips Whilst nearly all fruits and vegetables are good for your little one, there are some that seem almost as if they were designed for making baby food!

RECIPES WITH PARSNIPS HOW TO

Welcome to our Parsnips Baby Food Recipes section – we’ll show you how to prepare this delicious and nutritious vegetable in ways your little one will love!

Recipes with parsnips