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Parsnip and rutabaga mash

Mash does not always mean potatoes. If you have not been very fond of parsnips and rutabaga until now, this recipe will be the one to change your mind about these vegetables.

Ingredients

2 T cooking oil
5 T milk (half fat)
1⁄2 c cheese (grated)
1⁄2 t pepper (or to taste, freshly grated black pepper)
3 c parsnip (peeled and cut into 2 inch chunks)
3 c rutabaga (peeled and cut into 2 inch chunks)

Instructions

  1. 1 Place parsnip and rutabaga chunks into a kettle with salted boiling water. Simmer until soft. Drain well.
  2. 2 Mash and pass through a sieve or use a food mill to turn them into a very thick puree.
  3. 3 Blend in the olive oil, milk, grated cheese and pepper.
  4. 4 Serve straight away.
Total time
40 minutes
Cooking time
25
Preparation time
15
Yield
4 servings

Notes

A comfort side dish on a lighter note.

Rutabaga is also kown as swede.

Source

North American cuisine

very easy, simmer
vegetables, side dishes, vegetarian
American food recipes
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