The creamiest, most delicious parsnips you will ever have. They just happen to be dairy free and Paleo.
Ingredients
- ½ cup cashews, raw
- ½ cup water
- 2 pounds parsnips, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 cloves garlic
- Kosher salt or sea salt (to taste)
- Black pepper, freshly ground (to taste)
Instructions
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Place the cashews and ½-cup water in a small pot and bring to a boil. Shut off heat, and let them sit for 10-15 minutes.
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Wash and peel the parsnips. Cut them into approximately 1-inch chunks, Place in a medium saucepan, and add water to just cover all of the parsnips.
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Simmer over medium heat until most of the liquid has evaporated, and the parsnips are very tender.
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In a small food processor or blender, puree the cashews and their cooking liquid until very smooth, and there are no chunks.
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Use a potato masher to mash the parsnips with the cashew puree and sea salt; season with pepper if desired.
Nutrition Facts
MASHED PARSNIPS
Amount Per Serving
Calories 130
Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 13mg1%
Potassium 478mg14%
Carbohydrates 23g8%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin C 19.6mg24%
Calcium 45mg5%
Iron 1.2mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.