| Root Vegetable Mash |
Author: Nicole
Ingredients
- 4 pounds mixed root vegetables (turnips, parsnips, rutabagas and sweet potatoes)
- 6 cloves of garlic, skins removed
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup half and half
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Peel all vegetables. Cut turnips, parsnips and rutabagas into 1-inch cubes and sweet potatoes into 1-1/2 inch cubes (they cook faster).
- Place vegetables and garlic in a large pot and cover with cold water. Cover and bring to boil on high heat. Turn down to medium heat and cook until all vegetables are cooked through and just barely break apart when “cut” with a fork – about 20 to 30 minutes. Drain vegetables.
- Mash vegetables using potato masher – there will be lumps.
- Using a wooden spoon, mix in butter, olive oil, half and half and thyme. You may need to add either more half and half and/or olive oil to reach the right creamy consistency. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Using olive oil, lightly oil a deep baking dish (3 quart) and place vegetables in dish.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Bake vegetables uncovered until heated through about 35 minutes (or 45 minutes if refrigerated).
Notes
* For a smooth texture, mix vegetables in a food processor until just smooth and add in additional ingredients. Be careful not to over mix.
* Can be prepared up to 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate before baking. Or, you could eat them right away without baking them.
* Have other things in the oven that need to cook at another temperature (such as 350°F)? That's fine, just increase the cooking time.
* These are the perfect vegetables to make for a holiday dinner or large gathering because you can make them ahead, but they taste like they were freshly made.
* Recipe can be adjusted for smaller amounts.
* Can be prepared up to 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate before baking. Or, you could eat them right away without baking them.
* Have other things in the oven that need to cook at another temperature (such as 350°F)? That's fine, just increase the cooking time.
* These are the perfect vegetables to make for a holiday dinner or large gathering because you can make them ahead, but they taste like they were freshly made.
* Recipe can be adjusted for smaller amounts.
Recipe by Riegl Palate at https://www.rieglpalate.com/root-vegetable-mash/