Mashed Parsnips & Turnips
Submitted by:Linsey Corbin
Cold-weather root vegetables like parsnips and turnips make excellent substitutes for potatoes. When cooked, these veggies have an earthy, sweet flavor that pairs well with grilled steak or roasted chicken. Surprise your table this holiday season with a great alternative to mashed potatoes!
Ingredients
2 1/2 lbs parsnips, peeled chopped 2 lbs turnips, peeled chopped 12 garlic cloves 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
1. Put the parsnips, turnips and garlic in a large saucepan. Cover with water and bring to a boil over medium heat. 2. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. 3. Drain, reserving 1 cup of cooking liquid. 4. Add the oil, salt pepper. Using a potato masher, mash the vegetables, adding some of the reserved cooking liquid a little at a time.
