I personally think parsnips get a bad rap. Often seen as a boring, uninspiring root vegetable. Maybe it needs an image make over. Whatever the case, I really wanted to experiment with them when I bought some recently. And I decided the best course of action was to mash them. This mash was slightly denser than your usual mash potatoes. To jazz it up slightly, I added some olive oil and some freshly grated Parmesan cheese. It was oh so tasty especially as a side to some lamb stew I made.
The recipe to make this parsnip mash was very simple. I used 4 medium sized parsnips chopped into chunks and one potato. I boiled them in some water for about 15 mins till they were tender. I drained them well, ensuring to remove any traces of water. I placed them in a bowl and added 1/4 cup of olive oil, 1/4 cup of warmed milk, a few good handfuls of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and some salt and pepper. Give it all a good mash with a “masher” till you have a nice consistency and you’re done! Serve it up in a big bowl drizzled with some olive oil on top and dig in!
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Parsnips have such an interesting flavor! That combo is very attractive! Perfect with some homemade sausages…
Cheers,
Rosa
I have never heard of parsnips getting a bad rap, but if I did I would plug my ears and go “lalalalala”. I love them so much! I should plant some. I bet they’re easy to grow.
Love the simple mash with Parm and olive oil – I usually go old school with cream and butter, but this is much more heart-healthy.
Parsnips are definitely overlooked! They are so delicious mashed. This is almost making me crave winter again (almost).
You made parsnips looks good! I have such an issue with the over powering flavor of them but I am going to try it this way!! In the spring when I can get them here…
The parsnips looks so cute
i would definitely try this mash…i get tired of the same old…the yellows are all very beautiful here.
Yum, I adore parsnip mash. I could never understand why people don’t like them – they have such a lovely nutty and sweet flavour. I find they’re perfect with a roast dinner, although personally I could just eat a bowl on its own
Parsnips seem to be overlooked by a lot of people. Me, too. When I’ve occasionally bought them, I used them as part of a roasted vegetable medley. I agree with Sara that they have such an interesting flavor and I think mashing them and preparing them as you did is a great idea. And a healthier side dish than a traditional mashed potato.
Parsnips are one of the vegetables that are working on their ‘comeback’ here in Holland. They are referred to as the ‘forgotten vegetables’. To be honest; I’ve never used them as you couldn’t get them anywhere here untill recently. This sounds like a good recipe to try them for the first time…:)
Can’t wait to see your version of the macarons (which – no doubt – will be better then mine!!)
parsnip – not a common vege for crete
still, they are all worth a try at some point
Gorgeous. I agree – parsnips should be higher up the vegetable-love chain!
They are pretty rare to find also here in Italy, at leas in the north (in the south they are more common), and to be honest I never taste them. Peter’s recipe made me damn curious about them.
This would be lovely with anything.
Parsnips are surely overlooked, and by yours truly especially. I discovered them last fall and was left thinking, “What took me so long to try these?”
This mash is something I will definitely try in place of potatoes. Parsnips have this slightly seet taste that I am sure is offset well by the salty Parmesan.
I really wish I liked parsnips
I love all otehr root veggies, like turnips and rutabagas – and I often make mashes with those! I love the idea of topping it with olive oil and parmesan! YUM!
This is really simple and delicious, Peter – my favorite kind of food! I really enjoy parsnips but sometimes find them a tad sweet so adding the potato is a great idea.
That sounds and looks yummy. I wonder if we loosened it up a bit with broth, cream or olive oil if it wouldn’t make for a good dip or spread.
I love parsnips and I also don’t understand why they are sneered at…creamy, down home goodness is what they are.
I don’t think I have ever seen parsnips in Greece but your recipe sounds good. Lovely photos Peter.
Great way to use parsnips!
Lovely, lovely, lovely, but I will have to wait untill its winet to enjoy this lovely dish!
parsnips are one of my favorite winter vegetables – and mashed they are just magic. I like em with celeriac too. Stunning photos and food as usual.
Ooo I bet the herbal flavour of the parsnips was great with the lamb!
Peter! I love parsnips, so this mash looks incredible to me.
PS – I’m thinking about buying that lens you recommended.
You know, I have never had parsnips before, but I would’t say no to the beautiful plate you made.
Great stuff Peter I love parsnips. Will be making this in the next couple of days.