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Mashed Parsnips with Irish Butter

Serving Size: 10
Irish butter adds richness to these mashed parsnips. If you normally have mashed potatoes these are a great alternative.

Recipe by: Mayumi Tavalero

Cook Times

Active Prep5
Hands-On Cook5
Hands-Off Cook20
Passive0
Total Time30 minutes
Recipe Serving Size10

Cooking Tools Required

Colander, Cutting board, Potato Masher, Saucepan

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ pound parsnip peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
  • 1 tablespoon Kosher salt
  • 5 tablespoon unsalted Irish butter such as Kerrygold
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan add enough water to cover the parsnips by an inch. Add salt and bring to a boil. Turn heat down to medium and cook parsnips until tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Drain, and place parsnips back into the saucepan. Using a potato masher or ricer, mash until smooth.
  • Stir in the Irish butter. Season with Kosher salt and pepper.
Reheating Instructions
Heat in microwave, covered on high power until heated through. Stir once halfway through heating time.

Nutrition

Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 992mg | Potassium: 425mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 175IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg