Mashed Potatoes and Parsnips Recipe

Jan 25, 2013 @ 11:48 AM
Posted by The Healthy Kitchen, Special Contributor

Nutrition

Cal/Serving: 274
Daily Value: 14%
Servings: 8

High-Fiber
Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Wheat-Free

Fat	6g	9%
Saturated	3g	17%
Trans	0g	0%
Carbs	51g	17%
Fiber	8g	33%
Sugars	6g	0%
Protein	6g	12%
Cholesterol	14mg	5%
Sodium	324mg	14%
Calcium	91mg	9%
Magnesium	74mg	18%
Potassium	1206mg	34%
Iron	2mg	12%
Zinc	1mg	8%
Vitamin A	256IU	5%
Vitamin C	54mg	90%
Thiamin (B1)	0mg	16%
Riboflavin (B2)	0mg	9%
Niacin (B3)	3mg	14%
Vitamin B6	1mg	35%
Folic Acid (B9)	81µg	20%
Vitamin B12	0µg	2%
Vitamin D	0µg	0%
Vitamin E	1mg	6%
Vitamin K	29µg	36%
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated	1g	0%
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated	0g	0%

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Mashed Potatoes and Parsnips

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Mashed potatoes make a hearty honest dish. It has sometimes been referred to as comfort food because it evokes memories of both big special-occasion dinners and the simple, family dinner intended for no other reason than to share a good meal. This version of mashed potatoes tastes good because it's dense with the mildly sweet flavor of parsnips and just enough butter to please, but without the extra calories you usually find in mashed potatoes.

INGREDIENTS

8 medium red or white new potatoes, washed and cubed
4 parsnips, peeled and cubed
1 cup milk
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Dash of cayenne
Several grindings of black pepper
1 teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS

Put the potatoes and parsnips in a large pot with water, making sure that the water completely covers them. Bring to a boil, lower the heat to medium, then cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally with a spoon. Test the tenderness of the potatoes with a fork; they should pierce easily and be tender, yet firm. Drain any remaining liquid and mash the potatoes with a potato masher until there are no visible lumps. Add the milk and butter and continue to mash until the potatoes are smooth and creamy. Stir in the parsley, cayenne, black pepper, and salt, and beat thoroughly with a wooden spoon until all the seasonings are completely mixed in. Cover and serve warm.