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Mashed Turnips and Parsnips
Try this easy & creamy mashed parsnips and turnips recipe. It's an old-fashioned favorite side dish, perfect for the holidays!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 130 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds turnips peeled and chopped
- 1 pound parsnips peeled and chopped
- 1 granny smith apple peeled, cored and chopped
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place turnips, parsnips and apple in a large pot. Cover with water and add 1 teaspoon salt.
- Bring water to a boil and simmer until fork tender, about 15 minutes. Drain well.
- Add butter and cream to the pot along with the drained vegetables. Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender *(see note). Pulse until vegetables reach desired consistency.
- Season generously with salt & pepper to taste.
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Notes
- A potato or a couple of carrots can be added to the pot if desired.
- Be sure to drain the vegetables well so the dish is not watery.
- This recipe can be mashed with a hand masher or mixer but we found we got the best (and smoothest) results with a food processor (or a blender). The parsnips are fibrous and won't mash completely smooth with a hand masher. If you prefer a more 'smashed' and rustic texture, use a hand masher.
- Store leftover veggies in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freeze in a zip-top bag for up to 8 weeks. Thaw and reheat on the stovetop.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.5cup
Calories
130
(7%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
108mg
(5%)
Potassium
369mg
(11%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
239IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
28mg
(31%)
Calcium
50mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 130
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5cup | |
| Calories | 130 | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 108mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 369mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 239IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.