This simple, seasonal recipe lets the natural flavor of the vegetables shine. Mashed Parsnips with Roasted Garlic are smooth, gently sweet and comforting.
Mashed Parsnips with Roasted Garlic
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
- 2 pounds parsnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 whole head garlic
- 1–2 tablespoons cashew cream
- 1–2 tablespoons unsweetened plant milk, as needed
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Optional: pinch of white pepper or nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Break the garlic head apart and place the cloves in a piece of parchment paper. Wrap in foil and bake for 20 minutes. Flip the packet and bake another 5–10 minutes until soft. Set aside.
- Place the parsnips in a pot and cover with cold water. Add a pinch of salt, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until very tender, about 15–20 minutes.
- Drain the parsnips very well, then return them to the hot pot and let them sit uncovered for 1–2 minutes so excess steam can evaporate. This step helps prevent a watery mash.
- Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins and add them to the parsnips. Mash by hand or puree with an immersion blender or food processor.
- Stir in the cashew cream. If needed, add plant milk a little at a time until the desired consistency is reached. Keep the mash thick rather than loose.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Add a small pinch of white pepper or nutmeg if desired. Serve warm.
Wishing you a cozy, flavorful weekend filled with simple comforts and seasonal delights!
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