Jazzed-up parsnip mash

Jazzed-up parsnip mash

Sweet root vegetables given a spicy boost

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Recipe by Ruth Watson

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 6

Preperation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 8 10 mins

Cook time

Cook 25 mins

Vegetarian

Vegetarian

Method

  1. Cut the parsnips into large, fairly evensized chunks: the skinny end will make one chunk, then either halve or quarter the bulky part lengthways, remove the core, and cut into similar-sized pieces.
  2. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil, tip in the parsnips and cook briskly for 10-15 minutes, half-covered, until tender but not slushy. Drain well, then return parsnips to the saucepan.
  3. Push the parsnips to one side and put the butter, spices and plenty of ground black pepper into the space. Return the saucepan to a very low heat and let the butter melt, the spices warm through and the parsnips continue to dry for a few minutes.
  4. Now add the milk and oil and mash the parsnips vigorously, until smooth. (They won't look as smooth as potato mash but a quick taste will tell you if there are any lumps left.) Adjust the seasoning, if necessary, and serve immediately.
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Getting Ahead

Make up to 2 hours ahead, then gently reheat, stirring often with a drop more milk and a dab of butter.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, March 2002.

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Per serving

269 kcalories, protein 4g, carbohydrate 24g, fat 18 g, saturated fat 8g, fibre 8g, salt 0.35 g

Taste team comment

"Though neither of us are fond of parsnips, the mash has converted us. I was very proud of myself!"

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  • 22 November 2007

    mrs dave rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Lovely and creamy, not too spicy but enough that you can taste the flavours. A nice sweet mash which I used as a side dish for mustard stuffed chicken.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 6

Preperation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 8 10 mins

Cook time

Cook 25 mins

Vegetarian

Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1½ kg medium-sized parsnips , peeled
  • 85g butter
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ¼ tsp hot chilli powder
  • a scraping of fresh nutmeg
  • 150ml milk
  • 2 tbsp hazelnut oil (or 1tbsp walnut oil)
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Per serving

269 kcalories, protein 4g, carbohydrate 24g, fat 18 g, saturated fat 8g, fibre 8g, salt 0.35 g

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