Mashed Parsnips

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
Yield 8 servings
Take a break from the usual spuds and give creamy mashed parsnips the seasonal spotlight at dinner.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chopped peeled parsnips
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons minced chives

Directions

  1. Place parsnips in a stock pot; add water to cover. Season water with 1/2 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain and return to pan.
  2. In a small saucepan, heat milk and butter until just warm and butter is melted; set aside.
  3. Gently mash parsnips while gradually adding milk and butter mixture to reach desired consistency. Stir in remaining 1 teaspoon salt and pepper. Top with chives.

Nutrition Facts

2/3 cup: 176 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 532mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 6g fiber), 2g protein.