Mashed Potatoes and Parsnips

Name: Mashed Potatoes and Parsnips
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 12 oz. Yukon gold potatoes; 12 oz. parsnips; kosher salt; Pepper; 1 lemon; 3/4 c. milk; 8 sprig thyme; 2 clove garlic; 2 tbsp. unsalted butter

By Woman's Day Kitchen Published: Dec 4, 2013

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Yields:

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Cal/Serv:

207

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Adding sweet parsnips to your usual potato mash is an easy way to reinvigorate a classic side dish.

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Directions

1. Step 1Place the potatoes and parsnips in a medium saucepan, add enough cold water to cover, and bring to a boil. Add 1 teaspoon salt, reduce heat, and simmer until just tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, using a peeler, remove 4 strips of lemon zest and place in a small saucepan. Add the milk, thyme, garlic, and butter and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes; remove from the heat.
3. Step 3Drain the vegetables and return to the pot. Strain the milk mixture into the pot with the vegetables and mash to desired consistency. Squeeze in 2 tablespoons lemon juice, season with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper, and mix to combine.