Parmesan-parsnip mashed potatoes
4
Points®
Total Time
35 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
8
Difficulty
Moderate
Mashed potatoes get skinny by swapping parsnip for some of the spuds. The parsnips add a lovely sweetness as well as an earthy, nutty taste. Carrots would also work well and add flecks of orange color. If you have basil-flavored olive oil, you should use it instead of plain olive oil, then garnish your potatoes with small basil leaves. The best part of this easy recipe is the convenience: The mashed potatoes can be made up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated. When you're ready to serve them, they can be reheated in the microwave, on high, covered, 2 to 3 minutes until hot. No need to turn on the oven or clean up any more pots or pans.
Ingredients
Uncooked Yukon gold potato
1 pound(s), cut into 1-inch chunks
Uncooked parsnip
2 cup(s), peeled, cut into 1-inch chunks
Fresh thyme
3 sprig(s)
Fresh thyme
1 Tbsp, chopped
Reduced sodium chicken broth
4 Tbsp
Olive oil
2 Tbsp, extra virgin
Grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup(s), such as Parmigiano Reggiano
Chives
2 Tbsp, chopped
Table salt
½ tsp