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Mashed Parsnips and Apple with Toasted Walnuts – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Mashed Parsnips and Apple with Toasted Walnuts

Tired of the same old mashed potatoes? It's time to welcome this elegant, vibrant, and utterly delicious Mashed Parsnips and Apple into your life! The earthy sweetness of parsnips pairs beautifully with the subtle tartness of apple, creating a silky-smooth purée that's both comfo
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 3 cup
Calories: 367
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups (960 ml) (1 L) peeled, chopped parsnips
  • 1 red apple, peeled, cored, and cubed
  • 1/3 cup (85 mL) cooking liquid, reserved
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) hemp seed or extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) grated lemon peel
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) white pepper
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) toasted walnuts, chopped
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped fresh parsley
  • For a chunkier, more rustic texture, use a potato masher instead of a food processor.
  • Make this dish ahead! Prepare the purée and store it in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat gently and stir in the fresh walnuts and parsley just before serving.

Method
 

  1. Place the chopped parsnips and apple in a steamer basket over boiling water.
  2. Cover and steam over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes, or until the parsnips are fork-tender.
  3. Carefully remove the steamer basket.
  4. Reserve 1/3 cup / 85 mL of the steaming liquid before draining the rest.
  5. Transfer the steamed parsnips and apple to a food processor.
  6. Add the reserved cooking liquid, oil, nutmeg, lemon peel, salt, and white pepper.
  7. Process on high until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
  8. Transfer the purée to a warm serving bowl.
  9. Stir in the chopped toasted walnuts and fresh parsley just before serving.
  10. Roasting the parsnips and apple at 400°F / 200°C until tender will create a deeper, more caramelized flavor than steaming.

Nutrition

Calories: 367kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 6gFat: 23g

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