1. In a small skillet set over medium heat, add the cumin seeds and fennel seeds and cook, stirring often, until the seeds are golden, fragrant and toasted, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn out onto a medium plate to cool; then, using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle, pulverize into a fine powder.

2. Using a mandoline or a very sharp knife, slice each parsnip lengthwise into long, thin strips. Stack a few of the strips and cut lengthwise into long, thin slivers. Repeat with the remaining parsnip slices.

3. On a cutting board, roughly chop the garlic with ¼ teaspoon salt. Periodically smash the garlic-salt mixture, then continue chopping until the mixture becomes a paste.

4. To an airtight container, add the parsnip, ground cumin and fennel, garlic paste, lemon juice, olive oil, red pepper flakes and the remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Cover the container and vigorously shake to combine. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

5. Add more lemon juice to taste, and the chopped parsley leaves, to the parsnips and toss to combine. Calories per Serving: 114; Sodium: 473mg; Total Carbohydrate: 22g; Fiber: 6g; Fat: 3g