Mashed Potatoes and Parsnips with Chives and Parsley
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Category
Side Dish
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Cusine
American
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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
Directions
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.
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.
Drain and return the parsnips and potatoes to the warm pan. Cover and let steam in the heat of the pan for 10 minutes.
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 , and mash some more. Stir in the chopped parsley and chives. Add black pepper and more salt to taste.