Flat Leaf Parsley Delivery or Pickup

Flat leaf parsley, also called flat parsley or Italian parsley, is native to the Mediterranean. It has bright green, serrated leaves and small, greenish-yellow flowers. It was first cultivated in England in the 16th century, and today, people use it as an herb and a vegetable all over the world. The roots are edible, as well as the leaves. They look like white carrots, and people call them parsley roots or root parsley.

Flat leaf parsley is especially popular in American, European, and Middle Eastern cuisine. The word “parsley” comes from a Greek word that means “rock celery.” People have used parsley as a garnish since the Romans started placing it on their plates to protect their food from contamination. They also ate it after meals to freshen their breath.

Parsley is available from a variety of stores through Instacart all year! You can find it fresh or dried. Dried flat leaf parsley looks a lot like dried oregano. It smells similar to fresh parsley, but the flavor isn't as strong. Fresh flat leaf parsley usually comes in bunches with several stems and leaves tied together. The leaves should look healthy and crisp, and the stems should be about the same color. You should notice a fresh, grassy smell. Avoid fresh flat leaf parsley that looks discolored or wilted.

You can store flat leaf parsley in your refrigerator's vegetable crisper for a few days to a week. To extend your potential storage time to two weeks, trim the stems and put them in a mug with water. Then, cover the mug with a plastic bag before you put it in your fridge.

Flat leaf parsley has a peppery flavor with hints of licorice or anise, citrus, clove, and nutmeg. It can lessen the need for salt and help balance flavors in many recipes.  The flat leaves are easy to rinse and chop before use. The whole leaves and stems make great garnishes, or you can use them in salads or sandwiches for additional flavor.

Add chopped flat leaf parsley leaves to boiled or mashed potatoes, beans, rice dishes, carrots, squash, fish, lamb, chicken, goose, many soups, or steaks. You can also use it with quiches or omelets. People often eat flat leaf parsley roots in stews or with roast beef.

In French cuisine, persillade is a mixture of chopped garlic and flat leaf parsley. Italian gremolata or gremolada is similar, and it also has lemon zest. Chopped parsley is one of the main ingredients in Italian salsa verde, which also uses capers, anchovies, garlic, and vinegar. Tabbouleh, also called tabouleh, tabbouli, tabouli, or taboulah, is a Mediterranean vegetable salad with finely chopped parsley, tomato, mint, onion, wheat bulgur, olive oil, and lemon juice. Parsley is a common ingredient in falafel, fried beans, or chickpeas. It gives the insides of the brown balls or patties a green color.

To save valuable time and make your day less stressful, order your flat leaf parsley and flat leaf parsley products through Instacart. With the Instacart app, you can make your selection from anywhere in just a few minutes. Then, a trained, friendly Instacart shopper can bring your order to your home or office on the same day. You can also pick up your flat leaf parsley curbside at a nearby store. Using Instacart to shop for your produce is easy, and it lets you focus on relaxing with your family or trying out a fun, new hobby!