Vegetable, Root | Vegan Gluten Free Low Calorie Paleo

Parsley Root

Petroselinum crispum var. tuberosum Allergen-Free
Parsley Root

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Apiaceae
  • Primary Cuisine Eastern European, Central European
  • Seasonality Fall, Winter
  • Source Parsley plant

The Forktionary Angle

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Definition

A root vegetable related to parsley, offering a sweet, earthy, and herbaceous flavor akin to parsnips or celery root.

Sensory Profile

TasteSweet, Earthy, Herbaceous, Mildly Peppery
TextureFirm, Starchy, Smooth (when cooked)
AromaFresh, Herbaceous, Carrot-like
AcidityLow

Technical Metrics

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g
Calories55 kcal
Total Fat0.6 g
Saturated Fat0.1 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein2.9 g
Total Carbohydrate12.3 g
Dietary Fiber4.8 g
Total Sugars2.8 g
Calcium75 mg
Iron1.1 mg
Potassium430 mg

Chef’s Secret

Peel parsley root before roasting or simmering to avoid bitterness from the skin and enhance its natural sweetness.

Substitutions

Best Match

Parsnip

1:1

Very similar sweet, earthy flavor and starchy texture.

Celery Root (Celeriac)

1:1

Similar texture and earthy notes, though less sweet and more celery-like.

Carrot

1:1

Good for sweetness and texture in many applications, but lacks the herbaceous notes.

White Radish (Daikon)

1:1

For a milder, slightly peppery crispness (raw), different flavor profile when cooked.

Buying Guide

Choose firm, unblemished roots, similar to selecting parsnips. Store unwashed in a cool, dark place.

Flavor Pairings

Pork Poultry Beef Cream Butter Thyme Bay Leaf Carrots Potatoes.