Mashed Parsnips
from East Meets West Weight Loss
Are you the “meat and potatoes” type? Maybe you live with one and it makes it difficult for you to cook the healthy foods you know you should be eating. Either way you should try this great mashed potatoes substitute. Parsnips will help you feel full, curb your sugar cravings, and give you a healthy alternative to a staple food.
Ingredients
2 pounds of parsnips, peeled, and cubed
1 Bartlett pear, peeled, cored, and cut in half
4 garlic cloves, peeled
2 ½ tsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1 – Fill a large pot with water and add parsnips, garlic, and pear. Make sure ingredients are covered by an inch of water. Bring the water to a boil and then turn down the heat until it is simmering. Let simmer for 20-25 minutes covered. Parsnips should be soft in the middle and easily pierced with a fork.
2 – Drain the pot and transfer the parsnips, garlic, and pear to a food processor*. Add the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until mixture is smooth and creamy in consistency. Serve warm.
*Don’t own a food processor? You could put ingredients through a potato ricer or use a potato masher. Or whatever method you would normally use to make mashed potatoes.
