Name: Mashed Potatoes and Parsnips with Chives and Parsley
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds parsnips -; 1 1/2 pounds yukon gold potatoes -; 2 teaspoons salt -; 4 1/2 cups water -; 2 tbsp unsalted butter -; 1/2 teaspoon salt -; 1 Tbsp chopped parsley -; 1 tbsp chopped chives -; 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper -

Mashed Potatoes and Parsnips with Chives and Parsley

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15 min.

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Ingredients for - Mashed Potatoes and Parsnips with Chives and Parsley

1. 1 1/2 pounds parsnips -

2. 1 1/2 pounds yukon gold potatoes -

3. 2 teaspoons salt -

4. 4 1/2 cups water -

5. 2 tbsp unsalted butter -

6. 1/2 teaspoon salt -

7. 1 Tbsp chopped parsley -

8. 1 tbsp chopped chives -

9. 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper -

How to cook deliciously - Mashed Potatoes and Parsnips with Chives and Parsley

1. Stage

Prep the parsnips and potatoes: Peel the parsnips. Cut them crosswise into 1/2-inch thick medallions. Peel the potatoes and cut them into 1 to 1 1/2-inch chunks.

2. Stage

Simmer: Place into a medium saucepan, cover with water, add two teaspoons of salt. Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat, cover and let cook for 10 minutes, until a fork can pierce easily.

3. Stage

Steam: Drain and return the parsnips and potatoes to the warm pan. Cover and let steam in the heat of the pan for 10 minutes.

4. Stage

Mash: Using a potato masher, mash the parsnips and potatoes until nicely mashed. Don't over mash or they will be gluey. Add butter and salt (omit salt if using salted butter), and mash some more. Stir in the chopped parsley and chives. Add black pepper and more salt to taste. Did you love the recipe? Give us some stars and leave a comment below!