14 Parsnip Recipes That Will Make You Fall for This Underappreciated Root Vegetable It's delicious roasted, mashed, braised, in soups, and as part of vegetarian entrées. By Marie Viljoen [画像:Marie Viljoen, Freelance Writer] [画像:Marie Viljoen, Freelance Writer] Marie Viljoen Marie Viljoen is a Brooklyn-based food writer and horticultural expert with more than two decades of experience. In addition to her work found in MarthaStewart.com, Marie is the author of Forage, Harvest, Feast - A Wild-Inspired Cuisine and 66 Square Feet - A Delicious Life. Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 28, 2025 Close [画像:Honey Roasted Vegetables] [画像:Honey Roasted Vegetables] Credit: Jake Sternquist The pale parsnip is so much more than a carrot without the color. Parsnips are delicious and interesting, and they absolutely deserve our attention. Despite the fact that they're infrequently eaten or lost in a cornucopia of side dishes at the Thanksgiving table, these hearty root vegetables have serious culinary backbone. That's why we firmly believe that parsnips should feature on our tables far more often than they do. Parsnips turn mellow and soft after boiling—and are easy to mash and purée—while roasting emphasizes their sweetness. They're versatile enough to carry a vegetarian entrée, diversify a salad, or create a creamily comforting soup. Uncooked, parsnips are refreshingly crisp and great in salads. Ahead, explore the delicious world of the root vegetable with our best parsnip recipes. Parsnips can be peeled before use, but their skins are an additional source of flavor, so scrubbing up a batch is a cinch. 27 Fall Salad Recipes That Are Packed With Autumnal Flavor 01 of 14 Roasted Squash and Parsnip Soup [画像:Squash soup] [画像:Squash soup] Credit: Mikkel Vang Your new favorite soup recipe features winter squash, parsnips, apples, and nutty brown butter. It's spiked with aromatic fresh thyme and musky sage for even more flavor. View Recipe 02 of 14 Light and Bright Beef Stew [画像:Light and Bright Beef Stew] [画像:Light and Bright Beef Stew] Credit: Con Poulos Fresh dill and white wine balance the sweetness of parsnips and leeks in this slow-cooked and brothy beef stew. It's just the thing to make when the weather turns cold. View Recipe 03 of 14 Maple-Glazed Parsnips and Carrots [画像:a101596roastveggies.jpg] [画像:a101596roastveggies.jpg] Sweet, salty, and savory flavors come together in this fall-friendly side dish. View Recipe 04 of 14 Smashed Root Vegetables and Caramelized Leeks [画像:smashed root vegetables leeks] [画像:smashed root vegetables leeks] Credit: Anna Williams Potatoes, turnips, and parsnips come together in a filling root vegetable mash. Enjoy with an extra pat of butter or crumbled bacon. View Recipe 05 of 14 Vegetarian Matzo Ball Soup [画像:matzo-ball-soup-mslb7120.jpg] [画像:matzo-ball-soup-mslb7120.jpg] Credit: Rob Tannenbaum Parsnips, carrots, onion, and ginger pave the way for a flavorful homemade broth. Fluffy matzo balls complete the dish, resulting in a family-friendly lunch or dinner. View Recipe 06 of 14 Roasted Carrots and Parsnips with Minty Yogurt Sauce [画像:roasted parsnips carrots] [画像:roasted parsnips carrots] Credit: Louise Hagger Roasting emphasizes the sweetness of both root vegetables, but their textures are delightfully different: silky (carrots) and chewy (parsnips). Their combined caramels are balanced by refreshing minty yogurt and fresh thyme leaves. View Recipe 07 of 14 Braised Brisket [画像:brisket with carrots] [画像:brisket with carrots] With this braised brisket recipe in your repertoire, feeding a crowd will be a cinch. Parsnips, carrots, and pearl are onions are also cooked with the brisket, making cleanup easy. View Recipe 08 of 14 Customizable Vegetable Soup [画像:homemade vegetable soup with toasted bread on cutting board] [画像:homemade vegetable soup with toasted bread on cutting board] Credit: Marcus Nilsson For warming many hungry tummies, our customizable vegetable soup allows you to put whatever is in your pantry and refrigerator to good use, ensuring you make the most of what is on hand. Be sure to choose parsnips! View Recipe 09 of 14 Turkey With Stuffing [画像:Roast Turkey] [画像:Roast Turkey] Whole turkey is roasted on top of parsnips, celeriac, and other vegetables, then filled with stuffing. View Recipe 10 of 14 Honey-Roasted Vegetables [画像:Honey Roasted Vegetables] [画像:Honey Roasted Vegetables] Credit: Jake Sternquist Root vegetables like parsnips play well with honey glaze, as demonstrated in this simple recipe. All you need is 10 minutes of prep time; the oven will do the rest of the work. View Recipe 11 of 14 Chorizo Parsnip and Olive Bites [画像:chorizo-parsnip-bites-083-bg-6137662.jpg] [画像:chorizo-parsnip-bites-083-bg-6137662.jpg] Credit: Bryan Gardner For individualized cocktail snacks, pair spicy chorizo with warm, roasted parsnips, and salty olives. View Recipe 12 of 14 Quick-Brined Corned Beef and Vegetables [画像:quick brined corned beef and vegetables served on green plate] [画像:quick brined corned beef and vegetables served on green plate] Credit: Thomas Loof Your next St. Patrick's Day soiree is sorted thanks to this quick-brined corned beef recipe. The brisket is paired with cabbage, parsnips, potatoes, and carrots for a flavor-packed meal. View Recipe 13 of 14 Winter-Vegetable Red Curry [画像:mevegetable-red-curry-350-d111528-1014.jpg] [画像:mevegetable-red-curry-350-d111528-1014.jpg] Credit: Bryan Gardner The heat of chile is always a fine foil for the sweetness of parsnips. Spicy red curry paste and rich coconut milk pull together this mouthwatering vegetable curry. View Recipe 14 of 14 Ground Turkey Shepherd's Pie [画像:Ground turkey shepard's pie] [画像:Ground turkey shepard's pie] Credit: Jason Donnelly As far as comfort food goes, you can't go wrong with a shepherd's pie. This version uses lean ground turkey for a slightly version. View Recipe Updated by Victoria Spencer [画像:Victoria Spencer, senior food editor, MarthaStewart.com] [画像:Victoria Spencer, senior food editor, MarthaStewart.com] Victoria Spencer Victoria Spencer is an experienced food editor, writer, and recipe developer. She manages the Martha Stewart recipe archive and is always curious about new ingredients and the best techniques. She has been working in food media for over 20 years. Explore more: Food & Cooking Recipes Ingredients Vegetables Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit