Ingredients for - Mashed Parsnips
How to cook deliciously - Mashed Parsnips
1. Stage
Place the parsnips in a stockpot, and add enough water to cover the vegetables. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt to the pot, and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat, and cook the parsnips, uncovered, until they're tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and return the parsnips to the stockpot. Editor's Tip: As when making boiled potatoes or pasta, add a bit of salt to the parsnip cooking water so the parsnips can absorb some of that salt (i.e., flavor) while they boil. This helps create a more flavorful dish in the end.
2. Stage
In a small saucepan, heat the milk and butter until the mixture is just warm and the butter is melted. Set aside until ready to use. Editor's Tip: Be mindful here not to boil the milk-butter mixture. You just want the butter melted so it mashes smoothly with the parsnips in the next step.
3. Stage
Gently mash the parsnips in the stockpot while gradually adding the milk-butter mixture until you reach your desired consistency. Stir in the pepper and the remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Sprinkle with chives, and serve.
