Root-veg mash-up

Name: Root-veg mash-up
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3 medium yellow-flesh potatoes, peeled; 2 medium parsnips, peeled; 2/3 cup 18% cream; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/3 cup finely chopped chives

Prep Time10 min
Total Time40 min
Makes4 Servings

By Chatelaine

Roberto Caruso

Ingredients

3 medium yellow-flesh potatoes, peeled
2 medium parsnips, peeled
2/3 cup 18% cream
1/2 tsp salt
1/3 cup finely chopped chives

Instructions

Cut potatoes into quarters and parsnips into similar size pieces. Combine in a large pot. Cover with water and bring to a boil over high. Reduce heat to medium and gently boil until vegetables are tender, about 25 min.
Pour cream into a bowl or measuring cup. Add salt and microwave until hot, 1 minute.
Drain vegetables and return to pot. Mash with hot cream until smooth. Stir in chives. Serve with Saucy minute steak.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 233, Protein 4g, Carbohydrates 39g, Fat 8g, Fibre 4g, Sodium 316mg.

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Vegetarian side dishes vegetables stovetop

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