Whipped Parsnips with Roasted Garlic
Elevate your side dish game with these luxurious Whipped Parsnips with Roasted Garlic. This velvety, buttery mash combines the natural sweetness of tender parsnips with the deep, caramelized flavor of oven-roasted garlic for a sophisticated twist on classic comfort food. A splash of heavy cream and a touch of unsalted butter lend richness, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a pop of color. Perfect as an alternative to mashed potatoes, this versatile dish pairs beautifully with roasted meats, poultry, or your favorite plant-based entrees. Simple to prepare yet impressively elegant, this recipe is a must-try for your next dinner party or holiday gathering.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds parsnips
- 1 garlic bulb
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Cut the top off the garlic bulb to expose the cloves. Drizzle the garlic with 1 teaspoon of olive oil and wrap it tightly in aluminum foil. Roast in the oven for 30-35 minutes, until the cloves are soft and lightly browned.
While the garlic is roasting, peel the parsnips and chop them into 1-inch pieces.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the parsnips and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until they are very tender when pierced with a fork.
Drain the parsnips and transfer them to a food processor or a large mixing bowl for mashing.
Once the garlic has roasted, squeeze the soft cloves out of the bulb and add them to the parsnips.
Add the butter, heavy cream, salt, and black pepper to the parsnips and roasted garlic.
Blend the mixture in the food processor or mash with a potato masher until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste with more salt or pepper if needed.
Transfer the whipped parsnips to a serving dish and drizzle with the remaining teaspoon of olive oil. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1897 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 118.5 g | 152% | |
| Saturated Fat | 49.0 g | 245% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 3616 mg | 157% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 195.5 g | 71% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.1 g | 125% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.2 g | ||
| Protein | 21.0 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 584 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 3799 mg | 81% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
