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Whipped Carrots & Parsnips
Preparation Time: 30 Minutes Serves: 8
- Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds For You® carrots, coarsely chopped
2 pounds For You® parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1/2 cup butter, diced and softened
1 pinch ground nutmeg
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
- Directions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add carrots, cover partially, and simmer 5 minutes. Add parsnips, and cover partially. Simmer until vegetables are very tender, about 15 minutes. Drain well.
Return vegetables to saucepan, and stir over medium heat until any excess moisture evaporates. Transfer to food processor. Add butter, and process until smooth. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Can be made 4 hours ahead. Rewarm over low heat, stirring often. Transfer to bowl. Serve.
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