Parsnips Recipe

+ Directions : When shopping, look for firm, nicely shaped, unblemished parsnips that.

1/2 POUNDS (6 TO 8 MEDIUM) YIELD 4 SERVINGS; 130 CALORIES PER SERVING. To Prepare: Scrape or pare. Leave whole or cut in half, fourths, 1/4-inch slices or strips. To Boil: Heat 1 inch water (salted, if desired) to boiling. Add parsnips. Cover and heat to boiling; reduce heat. Boil whole parsnips or halves 15 to 20 minutes, slices or strips 7 to 9 minutes or until tender; drain. To Steam: Place steamer basket in 1/2 inch water (water should not touch bottom of basket). Place parsnips (whole or slices) in basket. Cover tightly and heat to boiling; reduce heat. Steam whole parsnips 20 to 25 minutes, slices 8 to 10 minutes or until tender. To Microwave: Place parsnips (slices or strips) and 1/4 cup water in 1-quart microwavable casserole. Cover tightly and microwave on high 8 to 10 minutes, stirring after 4 minutes, until tender. Let stand covered 1 minute; drain.