Mashed Parsnips
Source of Recipe
Marcie Dingerson
Recipe Introduction
Origins Unknown
List of Ingredients
1 lb Fresh parsnips; peeled and sliced
cf butter sub (ghee); (to taste)
Salt and pepper; (to taste)
1/4 c Brown sugar; (or 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey)
2 tb Finely minced parsley; (optional)Recipe
Steam or boil parsnips in a saucepan in 1/2 cup of slightly salted water till each slice pierces easily. (Microwave in a microwave-safe covered container for 6-8 minutes for better flavor). Drain water. Add all remaining ingredients and stir and blend to desired consistency. Either lumpy or smoothly mashed, fresh parsnips prepared this way are distinctive and incredibly delicious. Serves 4.