Best 20 Parsnip Puree Recipes

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Parsnip puree is a delectable side dish that can elevate any meal with its creamy texture and sweet, earthy flavor. Made from parsnips, a root vegetable related to carrots, this puree is a versatile culinary creation that can be enjoyed in various ways. Whether you're seeking a luxurious addition to your holiday feast or a comforting dish to warm you up on a chilly evening, parsnip puree offers a delightful culinary experience. Discover the secrets to crafting the perfect parsnip puree, from selecting the best parsnips to perfecting the cooking technique.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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.

PARSNIP PURéE



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Provided by Traci Des Jardins

Categories     Blender     Food Processor     Vegetable     Side     Thanksgiving     Dinner     Root Vegetable     Parsnip     Fall     Winter     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

10 medium parsnips (4 pounds total), peeled and chopped into 1/2-inch-thick slices
12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
1/2 cup chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon fine sea salt
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In heavy large pot combine parsnips with enough cold water to cover. Place over moderately high heat, cover, and bring to a boil. Continue boiling until tender, about 30 to 45 minutes. Drain. Working in 2 batches, pureé hot parsnips, butter, and chicken stock until smooth. Transfer to large serving dish, stir in salt and pepper, and serve immediately.

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 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.

CARROT AND PARSNIP PUREE



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Parsnips and carrots make a good companion to a main dish of pork chops.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
4 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 bunch carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/2 small onion, coarsely chopped
1 clove garlic, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup low-sodium canned or homemade chicken stock
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
6 chives

Steps:

  • Blend butter and olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the remaining ingredients, except the chives, and 1/2 cup water; cook, covered, until vegetables are tender, about 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Transfer vegetables to a food processor or blender, and puree. Spoon into a serving dish, garnish with chives, and serve immediately with Braised Pork Chops with Cabbage.

SWEET-POTATO AND PARSNIP PURéE



Sweet-Potato and Parsnip Purée image

Categories     Milk/Cream     Food Processor     Dairy     Vegetable     Side     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Root Vegetable     Parsnip     Sweet Potato/Yam     Fall     Winter     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 parsnips, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup whole milk
3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and parsnips and boil gently until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain well and transfer to a food processor.
  • Add butter and purée until smooth. Add milk, brown sugar, and salt and blend well. Season with pepper.

FIVE-SPICE SHORT RIBS WITH CARROT-PARSNIP PURéE



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Pretty much everyone loves a tender, beefy plate of short ribs. We made them even more irresistible with subtle five-spice powder and a bright root-vegetable mash.

Provided by Rhoda Boone

Categories     Soup/Stew     Onion     Kid-Friendly     Dinner     Beef Rib     Carrot     Parsnip     Fall     Winter     Healthy     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Small Plates

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 20

4 pounds English cut beef short ribs (about twelve 3-inch pieces)
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided, plus more for boiling
1 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
4 medium carrots, divided (about 3/4 pound)
4 medium parsnips, divided (about 3/4 pound)
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon high-heat vegetable oil, such as grapeseed
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 1/2 tablespoons Chinese five-spice powder
1 750-ml bottle dry red wine
4 cups low-sodium beef broth
1 small onion, cut into wedges
5 garlic cloves, peeled
1/4 cup cilantro leaves, stems reserved
2 dried bay leaves
1/2 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Special Equipment:
a large Dutch oven or oven-safe pot with lid

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Season ribs with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1 1/4 teaspoons pepper and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Rinse one carrot and one parsnip and cut into thirds (no need to peel); reserve.
  • In a large bowl, toss short ribs with flour until evenly coated. In a large Dutch oven or other oven-safe pot over medium-high heat, heat oil. When oil is hot, add 3 or 4 short ribs and sear on all sides until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and continue working in batches to sear remaining short ribs. Pour out all but 1 tablespoon oil from Dutch oven and reduce heat to medium. Add tomato paste and five-spice powder and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute. Add wine to pot, scraping up brown bits with a wooden spoon. Bring cooking liquid to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook until liquid is reduced, about 10 minutes.
  • Add reserved carrot and parsnip chunks, broth, onion, garlic, reserved cilantro stems, bay leaves, and seared short ribs. Nestle the short ribs in the cooking liquid to cover. Bring the liquid to a simmer on the stovetop, then cover and transfer to the oven to braise for 2 hours. Uncover pot and continue to braise in the oven until beef is very tender and falling off the bone, 30 to 60 minutes more.
  • Meanwhile, set a large pot of salted water to boil. Peel and roughly chop remaining carrots and parsnips. Add cook carrots and parsnips to boiling water and cook until tender when pierced with a knife, about 15 minutes. Drain vegetables and return them to the pot. Add milk, butter, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, and nutmeg. Use an immersion blender, potato masher or a fork to blend or mash to desired consistency (it can be as smooth or chunky as you like). Taste and adjust seasoning. Place a lid on the pot and reserve until ready to serve.
  • When short ribs are done, transfer them from cooking liquid to a plate. Set a strainer over a large bowl, and strain cooking liquid. Discard solids and pour strained cooking liquid back into Dutch oven. Set pot over medium-high heat and simmer until liquid is reduced by half and coats the back of a spoon, about 10 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning. Gently reheat carrot-parsnip purée.
  • Serve short ribs over carrot-parsnip purée, topped with its sauce and a sprinkling of cilantro.

SWEET POTATO-PARSNIP PUREE



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A nice change from mashed potatoes. For variety, use yams instead of sweet potatoes; or rutabagas instead of parsnips. If you don't have tahini, use sesame oil

Provided by Outta Here

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 medium sweet potatoes
4 medium parsnips
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon tahini ((or more to taste)

Steps:

  • Peel sweet potatoes and parsnips; cut into chunks.
  • Place in large saucepan and just cover with water.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to medium and continue cooking until just soft, not mushy! (about 10 minutes).
  • Drain; place in food processor and puree.
  • Put puree back into saucepan; mix in the cumin and tahini (or oil) .
  • Reheat over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 37, Carbohydrate 13.4, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 2.7, Protein 1.2

CELERY ROOT AND PARSNIP PUREE



Celery Root and Parsnip Puree image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Peel and chop 1 pound celery root and 1 pound parsnips; cook in salted boiling water until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain, then puree in a blender with 1 cup milk, 2/3 cup sour cream and 2 tablespoons butter. Season with salt and pepper.

PARSNIP AND POTATO PUREE



Parsnip and Potato Puree image

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

CAULIFLOWER & PARSNIP PUREE



Cauliflower & Parsnip Puree image

This is a very tasty replacement for mashed potatoes. My boyfriend was absolutely shocked when I told him what the ingredients were and then he asked for seconds. He even commented that he guessed that giving up mashed potatoes would be ok with him if he could have this instead. Oh, did I mention that he's a meat & potato man from Texas? High praise, indeed.

Provided by Chef Emstar

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
1 lb parsnip
1 tablespoon butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 yellow onion, diced
2 tablespoons milk or 2 tablespoons fat-free half-and-half
1 teaspoon horseradish
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Peel the parsnips and chop into even sized chunks. Put in a large pot and bring to a boil.
  • Boil for 10mins and add the cauliflower.
  • Cook for 10 more minutes.
  • In the meantime, sauté the onion and garlic in a small pat of butter until they are translucent.
  • Drain the cauliflower and parsnips and put into a blender.
  • Add the onion and garlic, remaining butter, horseradish and milk to the blender.
  • Puree until smooth. If it's too thick add a bit more milk.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • If it needs more zip add a bit more horseradish.

CARROT PARSNIP PUREE



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The home economists in our Test Kitchen came up with this good-tasting, good-for-you side dish that's a nice change from mashed potatoes. The natural sweetness of the parsnips and carrots is complemented by hint of ground nutmeg. Don't want to drag out your food processor? Mash the cooked vegetables with a potato masher instead.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups sliced fresh carrots
2 cups sliced peeled parsnips
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place 2 in. water in a large saucepan; add carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Add parsnips; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Drain. , Place the vegetables in a food processor; add butter, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 171mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PARSNIP, POTATO, AND TURNIP PUREE



Parsnip, Potato, and Turnip Puree image

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.

CARROT AND PARSNIP PUREE



Carrot and Parsnip Puree image

Replaces mashed potatoes.

Provided by Chris Denzer

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Carrots

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon butter, or to taste
1 pound carrots, peeled and finely chopped
⅔ pound parsnips, peeled and chopped
½ onion, chopped
½ cup water
½ cup chicken stock
2 green onions, thinly sliced
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir carrots, parsnips, onion, water, chicken stock, and green onion with the butter; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, place a cover on the saucepan, and cook until the vegetables are very tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Blend the vegetable mixture in the saucepan with an immersion blender; season with salt and pepper. Add more butter, to your taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Cholesterol 8.1 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 162.4 mg, Sugar 10.5 g

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-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

HORSEY PARSNIP PUREE



Horsey Parsnip Puree image

The puree was smooth and tasted very rich, even though it wasn't. The horseradish gives a little kick that comes in right behind the sweetness of the parsnips.

Provided by Scott Koeneman

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 parsnips, peeled and cubed
2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
¼ cup fat free evaporated milk
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the parsnips and potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two.
  • Place the vegetables into a food processor, and process until smooth. Add the milk and horseradish; season to taste with salt and pepper. Process until mixed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.8 g, Cholesterol 0.4 mg, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 39.2 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

CELERY ROOT AND PARSNIP PUREE



Celery Root and Parsnip Puree image

Provided by Jodi Liano

Categories     Side     Valentine's Day     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Root Vegetable     Parsnip     Fall     Winter     Low Cholesterol     Advance Prep Required     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup 1/2-inch cubes peeled celery root
1 cup 1/2-inch cubes peeled parsnips
1 cup 3/4-inch cubes peeled russet potato
Coarse kosher salt
1/4 cup half and half, warm
1 tablespoon reserved pink-peppercorn butter (from Pan-Seared Strip Steak recipe ; optional)
Special Equipment
Potato ricer

Steps:

  • Combine celery root, parsnips, and potato in large saucepan; add enough water to cover. Sprinkle generously with coarse salt. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook until vegetables are very tender when pierced with sharp knife, about 20 minutes. Drain well. Return vegetables to pan and place over medium heat, stirring constantly until moisture evaporates, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Working in batches if necessary, spoon vegetables into potato ricer; press into microwave-safe medium bowl. Add warm half and half and pink-peppercorn butter, if desired. mash until smooth. Season with coarse salt and black pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 hour ahead. Rewarm in microwave until heated through.

PARSNIP FENNEL PURéE



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Categories     Vegetable     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Low/No Sugar     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Fennel     Parsnip     Fall     Winter     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 large parsnips (about 1/2 pound), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1 small fennel bulb (sometimes called anise), stalks trimmed flush with bulb and bulb chopped (about 1 cup)
1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter

Steps:

  • In a saucepan cover parsnips and fennel with salted water and boil, covered, 15 to 20 minutes, or until very tender. Drain vegetables well in a large sieve. In a food processor purée hot vegetables with butter and salt and pepper to taste.

PARSNIP POTATO PUREE



Parsnip Potato Puree image

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.

Tips:

  • Choose the right parsnips: Select parsnips that are firm and have a smooth, unblemished skin. Avoid any that are soft, wrinkled, or have dark spots.
  • Peel the parsnips thinly: Use a vegetable peeler to remove the thin outer layer of the parsnips. This will help to ensure that the puree is smooth and creamy.
  • Cook the parsnips until tender: The parsnips should be cooked until they are very soft and can be easily pierced with a fork. This will take about 15-20 minutes.
  • Drain the parsnips well: After the parsnips are cooked, drain them well in a colander. This will help to remove any excess water and make the puree smoother.
  • Mash the parsnips until smooth: Use a potato masher or a food processor to mash the parsnips until they are smooth and creamy. If you are using a food processor, be careful not to over-process the parsnips, as this can make them gluey.
  • Season the puree to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add a knob of butter or a splash of cream for extra richness.

Conclusion:

Parsnip puree is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It can be served as a side dish, used as a spread on sandwiches or crackers, or even incorporated into soups and stews. With its sweet and earthy flavor, parsnip puree is a great way to add a touch of elegance to any meal.

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