Best 11 Sweet Potato And Parsnip Mash Recipes

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Welcome to the delectable world of sweet potato and parsnip mash, where flavors dance harmoniously on your palate. This vibrant dish is a culinary symphony that combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with the earthy notes of parsnips, resulting in a creamy, comforting, and visually stunning creation. Whether you're looking for a heartwarming side dish to accompany your holiday feast or a wholesome meal to nourish your body and soul, this guide will lead you to the perfect sweet potato and parsnip mash recipe that suits your taste and dietary preferences. Let's embark on a journey to discover the secrets of creating this culinary masterpiece that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

MASHED SWEET POTATOES AND PARSNIPS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
1 pound parsnips, peeled and cut into large chunks, any tough woody cores discarded
4 sprigs thyme
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, plus more for topping
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup half-and-half
1 teaspoon sherry vinegar

Steps:

  • Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes. Add the sweet potatoes, parsnips, thyme sprigs, nutmeg, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring, until the vegetables are well coated.
  • Add 1/2 cup water and the half-and-half to the pot, cover and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook, stirring occasionally and adding 1/4 cup more water at a time if the pot is dry, until the vegetables are very tender, 30 to 35 minutes (at the end, there will not be a lot of liquid left).
  • Discard the thyme sprigs and transfer the vegetables and any liquid to a food processor. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons butter and process until very smooth. Add the vinegar and process to combine; season with salt and pepper. Transfer the potatoes to a serving dish. Sprinkle with more nutmeg.

SWEET POTATO AND PARSNIP MASH



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Provided by Tara Parker-Pope

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/4 pounds sweet potatoes
1 pound parsnips
1/3 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1 packed tablespoon freshly grated horseradish, divided
Additional salt and horseradish to taste
Sugar, maple syrup or honey, if needed to sweeten

Steps:

  • Peel the sweet potatoes and parsnips, and cut into 1/4-inch thick slices.
  • Combine the sweet potato and parsnip slices, cream, butter, salt and half of the horseradish in a 3- or 4-quart saucepan with a tight-fitting lid. Heat over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened. This will take about 40 to 50 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and mash with a potato masher to desired texture. Stir in half of remaining horseradish, making sure to incorporate well. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, additional horseradish and/or sweetener if needed. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 340, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 53 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 673 milligrams, Sugar 15 grams, TransFat 0 grams

PARSNIP-POTATO MASH



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Provided by Claire Robinson

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings plus leftovers!

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 1/2 pounds parsnips (about 8 small), peeled and chopped
Kosher salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
3/4 cup half-and-half
Freshly ground black pepper
Finely chopped chives, for garnish, optional

Steps:

  • Put the potatoes and parsnips in a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, cover with cold water and salt it generously. Bring the potatoes to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to medium and simmer until fork tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Put the butter and half-and-half in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until the butter is melted and the mixture is hot.
  • Drain the potatoes and parsnips well and return them to the hot pan. Stir the vegetables in the pan to dry them out a bit. Add the hot butter mixture and season with salt and pepper. Mash with a potato masher until smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped chives.

MASHED SWEET POTATOES & PARSNIPS



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A really good side dish to serve with an Easter ham. I was skeptical about the parsnips until I tried it.

Provided by annconnolly

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped (or green onion tops)

Steps:

  • Combine sweet potatoes and parsnips in large saucepan. Cover with cold water; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • Drain vegetables; return to pan. Add milk, butter, salt and nutmeg. Mash potato mixture to desired consistency over low heat. Stir in chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.5, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 16, Sodium 381.2, Carbohydrate 14.8, Fiber 2, Sugar 2.8, Protein 2.2

WHITE 'N' SWEET MASHED POTATOES



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Sweet potatoes are a staple of Southern cooking here in North Carolina. Combined with russet potatoes, this recipe makes simple mashed potatoes a very special treat.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 pounds russet potatoes (about 4 medium), peeled and cubed
1-1/2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 4 medium), peeled and cubed
1 cup milk, warmed
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Place russet potatoes and sweet potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain., In a large bowl, mash the potatoes with the milk, butter, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg until potatoes reach desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts :

SWEET POTATO & PARSNIP BAKE



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A make-ahead vegetarian side dish that's high in fibre and provides a good source of vitamin C

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Buffet, Dinner, Side dish

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

800g sweet potato , peeled and cut into chunks
800g parsnip , peeled and cut into chunks
200ml tub reduced-fat crème fraîche
2 tbsp shredded sage
4 tsp wholegrain mustard
butter , for greasing
1 slice granary bread , finely chopped
50g coarsely grated vegetarian-style parmesan
3 tbsp pine nut

Steps:

  • Boil the sweet potatoes and parsnips for 20 mins in salted water until tender. Drain really well, then roughly mash with half the crème fraîche and half the sage, the mustard and salt and pepper. Pile into a buttered ovenproof dish and smooth over.
  • Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Mix the breadcrumbs with the Parmesan, pine nuts and remaining sage. Spoon the remaining crème fraîche over the mash, scatter over the bread and cheese mixture, then bake for 35-40 mins from fridge-cold, 25-30 mins if not, until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 38 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 13 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium

SWEET POTATOES AND PARSNIPS



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Allspice, garlic and sweet onion season roasted sweet potatoes and parsnips in this hearty harvesttime dish.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled
4 medium parsnips (about 2 pounds), peeled
1 large sweet onion, cut into wedges
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cut sweet potatoes in half lengthwise. Cut each half lengthwise into four pieces, then into 3-in. slices. Cut parsnips into quarters, then into 3-in. pieces. Place the potatoes, parsnips and onion in a 3-qt. microwave-safe baking dish. Cover and microwave on high for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes; stir. Cover and cook 30 seconds longer or until vegetables are crisp tender. Add remaining ingredients; toss to coat. Transfer to two 15x10x1-in. baking pans coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 130mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SWEET-POTATO AND PARSNIP PURéE



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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.

PARSNIP AND JAPANESE SWEET POTATO SOUP



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Japanese sweet potatoes are reddish-purple on the outside and a buttery white color on the inside. I've actually seen them called Japanese yams at grocery stores, so take note! Their delicious sweetness pairs really well with parsnip. There's so much flavor from these two root vegetables that I don't add much else to the soup.

Provided by Diana Moutsopoulos

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Sweet Potato Soup Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large parsnips, peeled and sliced
1 large Japanese sweet potato, peeled and cubed
3 carrots, peeled and sliced
½ small onion, sliced
2 cups water, or as needed
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon base
1 teaspoon ground thyme
½ cup whole milk
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine parsnips, Japanese sweet potato, carrots, and onion in a saucepan. Add enough water to just cover. Place over medium heat and bring to a boil. Stir in bouillon base and thyme. Reduce heat and cook, covered, until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove pan from heat. Use an immersion blender to puree until no chunks remain and soup is smooth. Pour in milk and puree to combine. Add additional milk or water, if needed, to achieve desired consistency. Return to heat to warm through, about 5 minutes. Taste and add salt and pepper as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.4 calories, Carbohydrate 50.4 g, Cholesterol 3.7 mg, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 10.5 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 546.7 mg, Sugar 14.4 g

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

SWEET POTATO AND PARSNIP PUREE



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Tired of the usual mashed potatoes? Try this fabulous puree that combines sweet potatoes and parsnips seasoned with butter, brown sugar, black pepper and chives.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
4 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices
¼ cup Swanson® Chicken Broth (Regular, Natural Goodness™ or Certified Organic), heated
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1 teaspoon 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.2 calories, Carbohydrate 77.7 g, Cholesterol 15.6 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 13.7 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 241.7 mg, Sugar 22.9 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right potatoes and parsnips: For the best results, use starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold, and firm, sweet parsnips. Avoid waxy potatoes like Red or New Potatoes, as they won't mash as smoothly.
  • Roast the vegetables before mashing: Roasting the vegetables intensifies their sweetness and flavor. Make sure to roast them until they are tender, but not mushy.
  • Use a potato ricer for a smooth mash: A potato ricer is the best tool for achieving a smooth and lump-free mash. If you don't have a potato ricer, you can use a food mill or a fork, but you may end up with a few lumps.
  • Add flavorful ingredients: To make your mash even more delicious, consider adding some flavorful ingredients like roasted garlic, sautéed onions, or fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary. You can also add a bit of grated Parmesan cheese or crumbled bacon for extra richness.
  • Don't overmix: Overmixing the mash will make it gluey. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.

Conclusion:

Sweet potato and parsnip mash is a delicious and nutritious side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like it simple or loaded with flavorful ingredients, this mash is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a new way to enjoy your roasted vegetables, give this sweet potato and parsnip mash a try.

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