I love parsnips. I didn’t always though. As a kid I never ate them and when I first tried them I wasn’t too fond of them. Then I added them to a roasted root dish that I created and it was love from then on. Now I love them all different ways and this mash recipe is one of my favs. And its super simple. Not familiar with parsnips?

They contain a wide variety of vitamins, minerals and nutrients, including dietary fiber, folate, potassium and vitamin C. They belong to the same plant family as celery, parsley and carrots.

Parsnips

  • are high in soluble fiber; high intake of soluble fiber is linked to a decreased risk of diabetes and high blood cholesterol.
  • contain folate; a member of the B family of vitamins which aids in energy metabolism, the promotion of nervous system health and function and in the synthesis of DNA, RNA and red blood cells.
  • are high in potassium; both a mineral and an electrolyte, potassium is essential for skeletal, cardiac and smooth muscle function and for the production and maintenance of bones.
  • contain Vitamin C;  which supports bone, skin, blood vessel, immune system and teeth health, is an antioxidant that can inhibit the ability of free radical compounds to damage DNA, and may help prevent osteoarthritis, hypertension and heart disease.

Roasted Parsnip Mash

5 large parsnips, washed well and cut into chunks

1 cup bone broth or veggie broth (or more as needed)

2 tablespoons grass-fed butter or olive oil

2 tablespoons fresh rosemary or 1/2 tablespoon dried

salt and pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Roast the parsnips until lightly browned and cooked through. Add the parsnips to the food processor along with rest of ingredients except rosemary and process until smooth and creamy. Add rosemary and pulse lightly to mix.

You can make these ahead and just reheat when you are ready to eat them. You might need to add a bit more broth when reheating otherwise they might be a bit too sticky. They will keep for up to four days in the fridge. If using these in a holiday menu you can make them the day ahead and just reheat before serving.

See my Simple Stress Free Holiday Menu for full menu suggestions and recipes.

Enjoy!

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