Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) is a vibrant green culinary herb with a fresh, slightly peppery flavor and tender edible leaves and stems. The two most common culinary types are flat-leaf, or Italian, parsley and curly parsley, which differ in texture and flavor but share a similar nutritional profile. Parsley is particularly notable for vitamin K1 and provides vitamin C, folate, lutein, beta-carotene, apigenin, and other flavonoids and phenolic compounds. Use generous handfuls in salads, sauces, soups, grain and legume dishes, roasted vegetables, fish, chicken, and herb-rich condiments.