Best 9 Potato Parsnip Purée Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delectable potato and parsnip purée recipes. These dishes elevate the classic combination of earthy parsnips and starchy potatoes to new heights, offering a creamy, velvety texture and a harmonious blend of flavors. From the classic Pureed Parsnips and Potatoes recipe that showcases the natural sweetness of these root vegetables to the more adventurous Parsnip and Potato Puree with Roasted Garlic and Thyme, each recipe offers a unique twist on this comforting dish. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a medley of creamy textures, savory aromas, and delightful flavors. Whether you're seeking a simple side dish or a hearty main course, our potato and parsnip purée recipes have something for every palate and occasion.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

POTATO PARSNIP PURéE



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Categories     Milk/Cream     Potato     Side     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Parsnip     Fall     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds parsnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 pounds russet (baking) potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Special Equipment
a potato ricer or a food mill fitted with medium disk

Steps:

  • Cover parsnips and potatoes with cold water by 1 inch in a 6- to 8-quart pot, then add 1tablespoon salt and bring to a boil, partially covered. Reduce heat and simmer vegetables, partially covered, until very tender but not falling apart, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring cream, butter, pepper, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt to a simmer in 4-quart heavy pot over moderate heat.
  • Drain vegetables in a colander. Force warm vegetables through ricer into cream mixture, then stir to combine well.

PARSNIP POTATO PUREE



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Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pounds parsnips, peeled, cut into 1-inch chunks
2 pound Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks
Kosher salt
1 cup heavy cream
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) cold unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Put the parsnips and potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with about 2 inches of water. Season the water generously with salt - TASTE IT to make sure the water is seasoned appropriately.
  • Bring the water to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook the parsnips and potatoes until they are fork tender, about 30 minutes.
  • In a small saucepan, bring the heavy cream to a boil. Turn off the heat and reserve.
  • Drain the parsnips and potatoes and pass through a food mill.
  • Toss in a couple of pats of cold butter and about 1/2 of the hot heavy cream. Stir vigorously to combine. Repeat the process with the remaining butter and heavy cream. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.

SWEET-POTATO AND PARSNIP PURéE



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Categories     Milk/Cream     Food Processor     Dairy     Vegetable     Side     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Root Vegetable     Parsnip     Sweet Potato/Yam     Fall     Winter     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 parsnips, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup whole milk
3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and parsnips and boil gently until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain well and transfer to a food processor.
  • Add butter and purée until smooth. Add milk, brown sugar, and salt and blend well. Season with pepper.

SWEET POTATO-PARSNIP PUREE



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A nice change from mashed potatoes. For variety, use yams instead of sweet potatoes; or rutabagas instead of parsnips. If you don't have tahini, use sesame oil

Provided by Outta Here

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 medium sweet potatoes
4 medium parsnips
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon tahini ((or more to taste)

Steps:

  • Peel sweet potatoes and parsnips; cut into chunks.
  • Place in large saucepan and just cover with water.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to medium and continue cooking until just soft, not mushy! (about 10 minutes).
  • Drain; place in food processor and puree.
  • Put puree back into saucepan; mix in the cumin and tahini (or oil) .
  • Reheat over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 37, Carbohydrate 13.4, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 2.7, Protein 1.2

PARSNIP, POTATO, AND TURNIP PUREE



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Provided by Diane Rossen Worthington

Categories     Potato     Side     Bake     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     High Fiber     Root Vegetable     Parsnip     Turnip     Fall     Christmas Eve     Potluck     Butter     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Kosher

Yield Makes 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 tablespoons butter, divided
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/4 cups finely chopped onion
1 1/2 pounds parsnips, peeled, cut into 1/2- to 3/4-inch cubes
1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2- to 3/4-inch cubes
1 pound turnips, peeled, cut into 1/2- to 3/4-inch cubes
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons (1 ounce) cream cheese
4 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, divided
1/2 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
Ingredient info: Panko can be found in the Asian foods section of many supermarkets.

Steps:

  • Melt 3 tablespoons butter with oil in large pot over medium heat. Add onion; sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Add parsnips, potatoes, and turnips; stir 4 minutes. Add garlic; stir 1 minute. Add broth; bring to boil. Cover; reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Using slotted spoon, transfer vegetables to large bowl. Pour cooking broth into small bowl; reserve. Add cream cheese to vegetables. Using electric mixer, beat vegetables to smooth puree. Add 2 tablespoons butter-oil mixture from top of broth to vegetables. Stir in 2 tablespoons dill. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Butter 11 x 7 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Transfer puree to prepared dish. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
  • Melt 3 tablespoons butter in small skillet over medium heat. Add panko and stir until golden brown, about 2 minutes. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool and store airtight at room temperature.
  • Position rack in top third of oven; preheat to 350°F. Sprinkle panko mixture over vegetable puree. Bake until top is brown, about 15 minutes (25 minutes if chilled). Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons dill.

PARSNIP AND POTATO PUREE



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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     side dish

Time 25m

Yield 8 - 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pounds parsnips
3 pounds potatoes
1/2 cup heavy cream
4 tablespoons butter
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Peel and core the parsnips. Cut them in one-and-a-half-inch pieces and simmer in boiling water until tender.
  • Peel the potatoes and cook until tender. Drain and mash together with the parsnips. Heat the cream with the butter and add. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 256, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 570 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

PARSNIP, PEAR, AND POTATO PUREE



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Parsnips, pears, and potatoes are pureed with cream and cognac for a mouthwatering dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds parsnips, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 russet potato (about 12 ounces), cut into 1-inch pieces
1 Bosc pear, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
2/3 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon Cognac
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine parsnips and potato. Add enough water to cover and cook for 20 minutes. Drain in a colander.
  • In two batches, puree half the parsnip-potato mixture, half the pear, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon butter, and half the heavy cream in a food processor, pulsing until smooth. Repeat process and combine both batches in saucepan. Stir in remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and Cognac. Serve warm.

PARSNIP-POTATO-AND-ROASTED-GARLIC PUREE



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, side dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 large parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch thick rounds
2 large baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
10 large cloves roasted garlic, peeled
1/2 cup low-fat milk
2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the parsnips in a large saucepan and cover with water. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the potatoes and cook until parsnips and potatoes are soft, about 15 minutes. Drain well and pass the vegetables through a ricer into a medium-size bowl.
  • Stir the roasted garlic and the milk into the puree until well combined. Add the salt and pepper to taste. Divide among 4 plates and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 295, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 67 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 888 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams

PARSNIP POTATO PUREE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 bay leaf
1 1/2 pounds parsnips, peeled and cut in half
1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 stick butter, softened
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
Paprika
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water with bay leaf, parsnips and potatoes to a boil. Cook vegetables until tender. Drain vegetables And return to warm pot. Using electric beaters, mash up vegetables and then beat in butter and cream. Season to taste and transfer to a flameproof casserole dish and create peaks with a spoon. Top with grated Parmesan and paprika. Bake for 30 minutes and brown under broiler.

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-peeled and chopped parsnips. You can also peel and chop the parsnips yourself, but be careful not to cut yourself.
  • If you don't have a potato ricer, you can mash the potatoes and parsnips with a fork or potato masher until smooth.
  • To make the puree extra creamy, add a little bit of milk or cream.
  • Season the puree to taste with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  • Serve the puree immediately or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • You can also freeze the puree for up to 2 months. To freeze, place the puree in an airtight container and freeze it until solid.

Conclusion:

Potato parsnip puree is a delicious and versatile side dish that can be served with a variety of meals. It is a good source of vitamins and minerals, and it is also a good way to get your daily dose of vegetables. The puree is also easy to make and can be made ahead of time, making it a great option for busy weeknights.

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