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Can you substitute anything for parsnips and turnips?

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In almost all circumstances, you could swap out parsnips and turnips (or vice versa) with any other starchy vegetable, and you would find no real flavor difference. Some starchy substitutes you could use are multiple varieties of potatoes and beans, lentils, and yams.

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