I’m such a fan of carrot parsnip mash. I make this all the time as a side dish and it’s one of my favorite recipes to batch cook and freeze.
On the weekend I went to Costco and got a 10 pound bag of organic carrots. That’s a lot of carrots!
And you know what goes great with carrots? Parsnips.
I’ve loved parsnips for a while, so I find it surprising how many people have never eaten them. They’re such a yummy root vegetable and a good source of fiber.
Now, if you have a boat-load of them as I did, it also makes sense to do a big ‘ol batch of mashed carrots and parsnips.
Batch cooking is the best. Especially if you’re busy or always on the go. In under an hour I was able to peel, cook and mash 14 servings of this recipe (which was approximately 4 pounds of carrots plus 4 pounds of parsnips).
I immediately ate one serving and tossed the remainder into the freezer. Now, when I want a quick snack or a beta-carotene boost, all I have to do is reheat for one minute and I’m good to go.
Insta-side-dish!
This recipe is very flexible – you can keep the ratio one-to-one or go heavier on the carrots or parsnips…depending on your preference.
And if you’re looking for good, BPA-free storage containers, I highly recommend these.
For more healthy side dish recipes, make sure to check out my Mashed Cauliflower with Garlic and Herbs, Garlic Sautéed Swiss Chard and Classic Potato Salad.
Enjoy!
Description
Ingredients
- 1 pound carrots
- 1 pound parsnips
- 2 tbsp butter or ghee, melted
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Heat a large pot of water on high, until boiling.
- While waiting for the water to boil, peel the carrots and parsnips. Then slice into 1 inch-sized pieces.
- Once the water is boiling, add the sliced carrots and parsnips. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until tender.
- Strain the carrots and parsnips in a colander.
- Place into a food processor with the ghee, salt and pepper. Pulse a few times, until they are mashed to your preference. Alternatively, you can mash the ingredients together with a hand masher.
Nutrition
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Truly appreciate the way you made this wonderful carrot parsnip mash. Everything is so nicely described that really helped. Looking forward for more such recipes.
Glad you enjoyed this recipe!
Easy to cook Carrot parsnip mash looks so delicious. A perfect side dish recipe packed with nutrients, goes well with almost everything.
nice and healthy change from mashed potatoes.
Oh what a great way to use a lot of carrots! We buy those big bags, too! Can’t wait to make a big batch and add to our freezer.
So delicious and full of flavour – this is the perfect side dish! We love the use of carrots.
Thanks Alexandra! It’s such a warm and hearty side dish, I’m glad you love it!
This is also one of my favorite dishes! This Carrot Parsnip Mash recipe of yours looks incredibly delicious. I will definitely print this.