Best 18 Parsnip Potato And Turnip Puree Recipes

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Parsnip, potato and turnip are all root vegetables that offer a delightful combination of flavors when cooked together as a puree. This creamy and comforting dish can be served as a side or even as a main course. The mild sweetness of parsnip, the earthy flavor of potato, and the slightly bitter taste of turnip come together to create a unique and delicious experience. Not only does this puree taste amazing, but it is also packed with nutrients and vitamins.

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PARSNIP POTATO PUREE



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Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pounds parsnips, peeled, cut into 1-inch chunks
2 pound Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks
Kosher salt
1 cup heavy cream
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) cold unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Put the parsnips and potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with about 2 inches of water. Season the water generously with salt - TASTE IT to make sure the water is seasoned appropriately.
  • Bring the water to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook the parsnips and potatoes until they are fork tender, about 30 minutes.
  • In a small saucepan, bring the heavy cream to a boil. Turn off the heat and reserve.
  • Drain the parsnips and potatoes and pass through a food mill.
  • Toss in a couple of pats of cold butter and about 1/2 of the hot heavy cream. Stir vigorously to combine. Repeat the process with the remaining butter and heavy cream. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.

SWEET POTATO AND PARSNIP PUREE



Sweet Potato and Parsnip Puree image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 3 cups)
4 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices (about 2 cups)
1/4 cup Swanson® Chicken Broth (Regular, Natural Goodness¿ or Certified Organic), heated
2 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
Additional fresh chives for garnish

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes and parsnips in a 4-quart saucepan. Add water to cover. Heat over medium-high heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Drain the vegetables well in a colander.
  • Place the vegetables, broth and butter into a food processor. Cover and process until the mixture is smooth. Add the brown sugar, black pepper and chopped chives. Cover and process until the mixture is just combined. Garnish with the additional chives.

PARSNIP, POTATO, AND TURNIP PUREE



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Provided by Diane Rossen Worthington

Categories     Potato     Side     Bake     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     High Fiber     Root Vegetable     Parsnip     Turnip     Fall     Christmas Eve     Potluck     Butter     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Kosher

Yield Makes 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 tablespoons butter, divided
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/4 cups finely chopped onion
1 1/2 pounds parsnips, peeled, cut into 1/2- to 3/4-inch cubes
1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2- to 3/4-inch cubes
1 pound turnips, peeled, cut into 1/2- to 3/4-inch cubes
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons (1 ounce) cream cheese
4 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, divided
1/2 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
Ingredient info: Panko can be found in the Asian foods section of many supermarkets.

Steps:

  • Melt 3 tablespoons butter with oil in large pot over medium heat. Add onion; sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Add parsnips, potatoes, and turnips; stir 4 minutes. Add garlic; stir 1 minute. Add broth; bring to boil. Cover; reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Using slotted spoon, transfer vegetables to large bowl. Pour cooking broth into small bowl; reserve. Add cream cheese to vegetables. Using electric mixer, beat vegetables to smooth puree. Add 2 tablespoons butter-oil mixture from top of broth to vegetables. Stir in 2 tablespoons dill. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Butter 11 x 7 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Transfer puree to prepared dish. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
  • Melt 3 tablespoons butter in small skillet over medium heat. Add panko and stir until golden brown, about 2 minutes. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool and store airtight at room temperature.
  • Position rack in top third of oven; preheat to 350°F. Sprinkle panko mixture over vegetable puree. Bake until top is brown, about 15 minutes (25 minutes if chilled). Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons dill.

PARSNIP PUREE



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound parsnips, peeled and sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
4 clove of garlic, peeled and gently smashed
1 sprig of thyme
1 bay leaf
1 stick unsalted butter
Extra-virgin olive oil
Parsley for garnish

Steps:

  • Put parsnips in a pot, season with salt and cover with milk and cream. Add garlic, bay and thyme then place over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Cook until tender, the tip of a paring knife should easily go through without resistance - about 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Place parsnips in a food processor with butter and pour in enough of the milk mixture to puree the parsnips and achieve the texture of whipped cream. Season with salt and pepper then finish with a sprinkle of parsley.

MASHED PARSNIPS AND POTATOES



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 pounds Yukon gold potatoes
2 pounds parsnips
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) butter
2 tablespoons chopped chives

Steps:

  • Peel and cut the potatoes and parsnips into even sized pieces. Put them into a large pot, cover them with cold water, and add a large pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and simmer until the vegetables are fork tender, about 20 to 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small pot gently heat the cream and butter over low heat. When the vegetables are done drain them well. Put the vegetables back into the pot over medium heat. Gently stir them to remove any excess moisture; be careful not to burn them. While the potatoes and parsnips are still warm, press them through a potato ricer or food mill into a bowl. Add the warm cream a little at a time and beat with a wooden spoon until the potatoes are fluffy. Season with salt and pepper and gently stir in the chives. Serve immediately.

PARSNIP, POTATO AND TURNIP PUREE



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This tasty, lighter version of mashed potatoes is superb topped with crisp-fried onions. READ MORE

Provided by Recipe By Dining In

Categories     Sides

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons oil or margarine
1 and 1/4 cups finely chopped onion
1 and 1/2 pounds parsnips, cut into small cubes
3 pounds potatoes, cut into small cubes
1 pound turnips, cut into small cubes
2 cloves garlic , chopped or 2 cubes Gefen Frozen Garlic
2 cups Manischewitz Chicken Broth or other chicken soup
2 tablespoons Gefen Mayonnaise
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil or margarine in large pot over medium heat. Add onion; Sauté until soft, about five minutes.
  • Add parsnips, potatoes, and turnips; stir five minutes. Add garlic; stir one minute. Add chicken soup; bring to a boil.
  • Cover; reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until vegetables are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  • Using slotted spoon, transfer vegetables to large bowl; reserve soup. Add mayonnaise to vegetables.
  • Using a potato masher, mash vegetables to a smooth puree. Add two tablespoons soup to pureed vegetables. You may add additional soup, to reach desired creamy consistency.
  • Season with salt and pepper.

POTATO PARSNIP PURéE



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Categories     Milk/Cream     Potato     Side     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Parsnip     Fall     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds parsnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 pounds russet (baking) potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Special Equipment
a potato ricer or a food mill fitted with medium disk

Steps:

  • Cover parsnips and potatoes with cold water by 1 inch in a 6- to 8-quart pot, then add 1tablespoon salt and bring to a boil, partially covered. Reduce heat and simmer vegetables, partially covered, until very tender but not falling apart, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring cream, butter, pepper, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt to a simmer in 4-quart heavy pot over moderate heat.
  • Drain vegetables in a colander. Force warm vegetables through ricer into cream mixture, then stir to combine well.

PARSNIP POTATO PUREE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 bay leaf
1 1/2 pounds parsnips, peeled and cut in half
1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 stick butter, softened
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
Paprika
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water with bay leaf, parsnips and potatoes to a boil. Cook vegetables until tender. Drain vegetables And return to warm pot. Using electric beaters, mash up vegetables and then beat in butter and cream. Season to taste and transfer to a flameproof casserole dish and create peaks with a spoon. Top with grated Parmesan and paprika. Bake for 30 minutes and brown under broiler.

PARSNIP-AND-POTATO PUREE



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Funny how much I cook and simple things for me can sometime be hard to do. Like mashed potatoes. Yeah, you can laugh LOL But now I have my way to do them and it's always a success. I cook 4 cups of diced potatoes with 2 cups of water, in the microwave at high for 14 minutes. Then I add the other ingredients. This recipe is from Rachael Ray.

Provided by Boomette

Categories     Low Protein

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 lbs parsnips, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 large baking potatoes, peeled, quartered
1 cup milk
2/3 cup sour cream
5 tablespoons butter
salt

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the parsnips and potatoes until tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water. Return the vegetables to the pot. Add the milk, sour cream and 4 tablespoons butter.
  • Using a food processor and working in batches, puree the parsnip mixture, adding the reserved cooking water to thin the consistency as desired; season with salt. Serve with the remaining tablespoon butter melted on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.6, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 33.3, Sodium 112.2, Carbohydrate 40.2, Fiber 9, Sugar 9.2, Protein 4.2

SWEET POTATO, PARSNIP AND TURNIP BISQUE



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This was an accidental creation that turned out to be quite delicious. My husband says all the flavors combined remind him of butternut squash.

Provided by Heirloom

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
2 medium parsnips, peeled and chopped
1 medium turnip, peeled and chopped
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (32 ounce) container chicken stock
1 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
sour cream
flat leaf parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • In a 6-8 quart soup pot saute the onion and garlic in the olive oil until the onion is softened.
  • Add the sweet potato, parsnip and turnip and cook until softened, about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil.
  • Boil uncovered for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • Puree using either a stick/immersion blender or by transferring to a blender and then back to the pot.
  • Slowly add the heavy cream into the puree.
  • Ladle into bowls and garnish with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of chopped flat leaf parsley.

PARSNIP, PEAR, AND POTATO PUREE



Parsnip, Pear, and Potato Puree image

Parsnips, pears, and potatoes are pureed with cream and cognac for a mouthwatering dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds parsnips, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 russet potato (about 12 ounces), cut into 1-inch pieces
1 Bosc pear, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
2/3 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon Cognac
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine parsnips and potato. Add enough water to cover and cook for 20 minutes. Drain in a colander.
  • In two batches, puree half the parsnip-potato mixture, half the pear, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon butter, and half the heavy cream in a food processor, pulsing until smooth. Repeat process and combine both batches in saucepan. Stir in remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and Cognac. Serve warm.

PARSNIP AND POTATO PUREE



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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     side dish

Time 25m

Yield 8 - 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pounds parsnips
3 pounds potatoes
1/2 cup heavy cream
4 tablespoons butter
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Peel and core the parsnips. Cut them in one-and-a-half-inch pieces and simmer in boiling water until tender.
  • Peel the potatoes and cook until tender. Drain and mash together with the parsnips. Heat the cream with the butter and add. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 256, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 570 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

POTATO PARSNIP PURéE



Potato Parsnip Purée image

Categories     Potato     Side     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Parsnip     Chill     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 pounds russet (baking) potatoes
1 1/2 pounds parsnips, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, or to taste, softened
freshly ground white pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan combine the potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces, and the parsnips with salted cold water to cover, bring the water to a boil, and simmer the vegetables, covered, for 20 to 25 minutes, or until they are very tender. Drain the vegetables, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid, and force them through the medium disk of a food mill or a ricer into a large bowl. Add the butter, stirring until it is melted, and stir in the white pepper, salt to taste, and enough of the reserved cooking liquid to achieve the desired consistency. The purée may be made 2 days in advance, kept covered and chilled, and reheated.

TURNIP-AND-POTATO PUREE



Turnip-and-Potato Puree image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, side dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 pounds turnips, peeled and quartered
3 pounds Idaho potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium pot over high heat, combine the turnips, potatoes and enough cold water to just cover and bring to a boil. Boil until the turnips and potatoes are very soft, about 30 minutes. Drain the water, leaving the turnips and potatoes in the pot; mash with a potato masher until smooth. (The mixture will be very wet.) Lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring frequently, until the mixture reaches the consistency of mashed potatoes, about 40 minutes. Pass the mixture through a sieve into a bowl and stir in the butter. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 388, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 83 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 14 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1595 milligrams, Sugar 16 grams, TransFat 0 grams

TURNIP AND POTATO PUREE



Turnip and Potato Puree image

Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     side dish

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 pounds potatoes, peeled
6 medium white turnips, peeled and quartered
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
4 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Boil the potatoes and the turnips in separate saucepans until they are tender. Drain and puree with a potato masher or a food mill. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Place the butter in one of the saucepans and melt over low heat. Add the turnip-potato puree. Mix the butter in and correct the seasoning.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 210, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 627 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SMASHED PARSNIPS AND POTATOES WITH THYME



Smashed Parsnips and Potatoes with Thyme image

Parsnips give this rustic mash a nutty sweetness. Warm olive oil and thyme add more flavor (and dispense with the need for butter).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1/2 pound parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 pounds baby Yukon Gold potatoes, quartered
1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme leaves

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook parsnips with 1/4 teaspoon salt for 5 minutes. Add potatoes and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until parsnips and potatoes are very tender but still hold their shape, 12 to 14 minutes.
  • Drain parsnips and potatoes. Return empty saucepan to high heat, allowing any remaining water to evaporate. Add remaining 3 tablespoons oil and the thyme. Cook until thyme starts to sizzle, about 1 minute. Add parsnips and potatoes, and smash with the back of a wooden spoon until combined but still chunky. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with oil.

TRIO OF MASHED ROOTS (PARSNIP, TURNIP AND CARROT)



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This fall and winter farm recipe was passed down from my Irish-Canadian grandmother Agnes Walsh (Donahoe). It's a simple mash that I updated with a dash of nutmeg and cayenne. An exciting (and affordable) side dish for all holiday menus.

Provided by Wendy

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Carrots

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 carrots, peeled and chopped
4 large parsnips, peeled and chopped
2 turnips, peeled and chopped
½ cup butter
½ cup heavy whipping cream
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 pinch cayenne pepper
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place carrots, parsnips, and turnips into a pot and cover with cold, lightly salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until a fork easily breaks apart the vegetables, about 25 minutes; drain. Return vegetables to the pot.
  • Mix butter, cream, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper into vegetables; roughly mash together with a potato masher until vegetables are broken down but individual colors are still visible.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Cholesterol 67.8 mg, Fat 23.4 g, Fiber 9.9 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 14.4 g, Sodium 200.9 mg, Sugar 11.7 g

PARSNIP-POTATO-AND-ROASTED-GARLIC PUREE



Parsnip-Potato-and-Roasted-Garlic Puree image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, side dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 large parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch thick rounds
2 large baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
10 large cloves roasted garlic, peeled
1/2 cup low-fat milk
2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the parsnips in a large saucepan and cover with water. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the potatoes and cook until parsnips and potatoes are soft, about 15 minutes. Drain well and pass the vegetables through a ricer into a medium-size bowl.
  • Stir the roasted garlic and the milk into the puree until well combined. Add the salt and pepper to taste. Divide among 4 plates and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 295, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 67 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 888 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the right vegetables: Use fresh, ripe parsnips, potatoes, and turnips for the best flavor and texture. Avoid vegetables that are bruised or have blemishes.
  • Peel and cut the vegetables evenly: This will help them cook evenly. If the vegetables are not cut evenly, some pieces may be overcooked while others are still undercooked.
  • Season the vegetables well: Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are all good choices for seasoning the vegetables. You can also add other herbs and spices to taste.
  • Cook the vegetables until they are tender: The vegetables should be tender enough to easily pierce with a fork. If the vegetables are not cooked through, they will be difficult to puree.
  • Drain the vegetables well: Before pureeing the vegetables, be sure to drain them well. This will help to prevent the puree from being too watery.
  • Use a food processor or blender to puree the vegetables: A food processor or blender will help you to create a smooth and creamy puree. Be careful not to over-puree the vegetables, as this can make them gummy.

Conclusion:

Parsnip, potato, and turnip puree is a delicious and nutritious side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. This puree is also a good way to use up leftover vegetables. With its creamy texture and slightly sweet flavor, parsnip, potato, and turnip puree is a great addition to any meal.

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