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Produce => Edible Plants => Topic started by: paddymac on August 09, 2005, 08:43:50

Title: Parsnip leaves
Post by: paddymac on August 09, 2005, 08:43:50
Is there anything that can be done with the green parsnip tops - in the kitchen?
Title: Re: Parsnip leaves
Post by: jennym on August 10, 2005, 08:11:35
Don't think so.
Title: Re: Parsnip leaves
Post by: the_snail on August 10, 2005, 08:15:26
Try looking on a search engine like google

www.google.co.uk

The_Snail
Title: Re: Parsnip leaves
Post by: David R on August 10, 2005, 08:58:22
Eat them!

In Spain, the root is given to pigs to eat, the finest part, the leaves, are a delicacy used in stews and soup.



Title: Re: Parsnip leaves
Post by: jennym on August 10, 2005, 12:09:08
David R, have you EVER tried eating parsnip tops? I have tried most things and think they are not worth the effort, but maybe you ahve some recipes?
Title: Re: Parsnip leaves
Post by: David R on August 10, 2005, 12:23:08
jennym,

no never tried them, as strangly enough, i dont like my greens!

my sympathies are with the pigs, i am most definately a root man.
Title: Re: Parsnip leaves
Post by: powerspade on August 25, 2005, 06:42:33
Be carefull handling Parsnip leave and stems the sap can have a burning effect to sensitive skin