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Trio of Mashed Roots (Parsnip, Turnip and Carrot)
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Trio of Mashed Roots (Parsnip, Turnip and Carrot)

8 ingredients 15 min + 25 min 6 servings openrecipes
Trio of Mashed Roots (Parsnip, Turnip and Carrot)

"This fall and winter farm recipe was passed down from my Irish-Canadian grandmother Agnes Walsh (Donahoe). It's a simple mash that I updated with a dash of nutmeg and cayenne. An exciting (and affordable) side dish for all holiday menus."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

293
Calories
4g
Protein
19g
Fat
32g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Parsnip 1/2 cup (78g) 55
Cream 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy 51
Turnip 1 medium (122g) 34
Carrot 1 medium (61g) 25
Nutmeg 1 tsp ground (2.2g) 12
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 6 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 4 large parsnips, peeled and chopped
  • 2 turnips, peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

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