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parsnip puree in bowl with spoon

Perfect Parsnip Puree

Karon Grieve
Super easy parsnip puree is rich and creamy and full of fabulous flavour, the perfect addition to your festive feasting.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine British
Servings 3 people
Calories 224 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 500 g parsnips
  • 4 sprigs thyme
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • 1 pinch cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4 tbsp double cream heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp parmesan
  • 1 tbsp brandy
  • salt and white pepper

Instructions
 

  • Peel and chop parsnips and boil with the thyme for 15-20 minutes till tender
  • Meanwhile, wrap garlic in foil and bake for 1-0-15 minutes to soften, which makes it sweeter too
  • Drain parsnips and allow to steam and dry a bit
  • Use a stick blender to mash the parsnips and add all other ingredients
  • For a really smooth parsnip puree press the puree through a sieve before serving with a little melted butter and some more fresh thyme and a little torn parsley

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Notes

Serve parsnip puree alongside roast turkey and other roasts, with sausages, chops and steaks etc.
It is also good as a topping for shepherd's pie, cottage pie or fish pie.
Serve parsnip puree as a warm dip for veggies etc.
You can even add some vegetable of chicken stock and turn your parsnip mash into a luxurious cream of parsnip soup.

Nutrition

Calories: 224kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 677mgFiber: 9gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 388IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 115mgIron: 1mg
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