How to Make Trio of Mashed Roots (Parsnip, Turnip and Carrot) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Root vegetables are a versatile and nutritious addition to any meal, and this Trio of Mashed Roots recipe is a delicious way to showcase the flavors of parsnips, turnips, and carrots. This dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a special holiday meal, and it's sure to become a new favorite in your recipe rotation.

Each root vegetable brings its own unique flavor and texture to the dish, with parsnips adding a subtle sweetness, turnips offering a slightly peppery taste, and carrot...

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Ingredients

  • 6 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 4 large parsnips, peeled and chopped
  • 2 turnips, peeled and chopped
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Place carrots, parsnips, and turnips into a pot and cover with cold, lightly salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until a fork easily breaks apart the vegetables, about 25 minutes; drain. Return vegetables to the pot.
  • Mix butter, cream, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper into vegetables; roughly mash together with a potato masher until vegetables are broken down but individual colors are still visible.
  • Nutrition

    354 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 68mg
    • Sodium: 201mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 10g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 38mg
    • Calcium: 104mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 858mg