By Smriti Dey
December 27th, 2023
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Try these seven seasonal root vegetables that promise warmth and flavour. From the cosy taste of sweet potatoes to the earthy flavours of parsnips, each vegetable adds a distinctive touch to your meal with lots of nutrition. Take a sneak peek and explore the deliciousness.
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Radishes have a mouth-watering crisp texture and are peppery with slightly spicy flavour. It can be used in salads for a crunchy and peppery kick. They can also be thinly sliced and added to tacos or sandwiches for ultimate perfection.
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Parsnips have a sweet, nutty flavour and a starchy, potato-like texture that one can enjoy. Roasted parsnips make a delicious side dish.
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Beets have a sweet, earthy flavour with a vibrant, deep red colour, perfect for the celebration with healthy stuff. You can make beetroot soup (borscht), added to risottos, or incorporate it into veggie burgers or even have it as a smoothie.
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Carrots are a favourite in every household. It has a sweet and slightly earthy flavour and crisp texture. They add natural sweetness to dishes. It is a perfect addition to every dish.
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Elephant yam, or suran or jimikand, has a starchy and mildly sweet flavour similar to sweet potato but sticky. It's commonly used in Indian cuisine in dishes like yam curry and yam fries or it can be made as vegetable curries.
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Sweet potatoes have a creamy texture perfect for snacking. Sweet potatoes can be baked, mashed, or roasted. Sweet potato fries are a popular snack that can be added to soups or stews.
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Turnips have a slightly peppery and bitter flavour when raw but it gets sweet when cooked with a slight sourness. It is excellent in root vegetable gratins or sliced thinly when used in salads. The greens of turnips can be sautéed or used in soups.
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