Parsnips, a relative of carrots, provide vitamins C, E and K. Their potassium and antioxidants may help prevent cancer.

The parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) is a root vegetable closely related to carrot and parsley, all belonging to the flowering plant family Apiaceae. It is a biennial plant usually grown as an annual.

Bake, roast, sauté, microwave, boil, or steam parsnips. Cut them into chunks or use whole. Parsnips are delicious when mashed or combined in mashed potatoes. Try roasting parsnips with other ...