Parsnips Whipped with Potatoes

Parsnips have a nutty, sweet potato–like flavor. Pureed with potatoes and chives, they lend a gentle root-vegetable sweetness. This recipe comes from Luisa DePaiva of Purple Rain Vineyard in Vancouver, Washington.

Parsnips Whipped with Potatoes

Parsnips Whipped with Potatoes

  • 1 pound (4 to 6 small, or 2 to 3 medium) parsnips
  • ¾ pound (about 1 large) baking potato
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 shallots (minced)
  • 1 tbsp thinly sliced fresh chives
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  1. Peel the parsnips and potatoes and cut them into ½-inch chunks. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the parsnips and potatoes and cook until tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
  2. While the vegetables are boiling, combine the cream, shallots, and chives in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer; cook 1 minute, then adjust the heat to keep them warm but not simmering.
  3. Drain the parsnips and potatoes in a sieve and shake them dry. Rest a food mill on the edges of the warm, dry pot the vegetables were boiled in. Pass the vegetables through the mill directly into the pot. (If you don’t have a food mill, push the soft vegetables through a coarse sieve or mash them well with a fork. Don’t use a food processor or blender, as it will give the potatoes a gluey texture.)
  4. Using a wooden spoon, beat in the butter and warm cream mixture. Season well with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

— Luisa DePaiva, Purple Rain Vineyard, Vancouver, Washington

Enjoy this Recipe? Share on Social Media

    Leave a Reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

    Take A Look Inside Bounty from the Box: The CSA Farm Cookbook

    Explore the contents of Bounty from the Box: The CSA Farm Cookbook. Download free sample chapters, including the complete table of contents.

    Sample Chapters (Stacked)

    Your privacy is important and your information will never be shared. Fields marked with an * are required.

    ©2023 Bounty from the Box. All Rights Reserved.

    This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.