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A bowl of mashed carrots and parsnips on a dinner table.
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Classic Irish Carrot & Parsnip Mash

A staple of Irish Sunday and holiday dinners, carrot and parsnip mash is simple, comforting, and full of flavour. Its natural sweetness and light nuttiness create a smooth, creamy dish made with only four ingredients.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: British, Irish
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Fat
Keyword: Carrot and parsnip mash, Carrots, mashed parsnips, Parsnips
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 149kcal
Author: Alisa Infanti

Ingredients

  • 12 oz carrots, peeled and trimmed
  • 12 oz parsnips, peeled and trimmed
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Cut the carrot and parsnips into even pieces and half the larger rounds so that the pieces are as even in size as possible.
  • Steam the carrots and parsnips for about 25 minutes or until they are soft enough to mash with a fork.
  • Add the steamed carrots and parsnips to a large bowl along with the butter, salt and pepper.
  • Use a potato masher to mash the ingredients together just enough until they are creamy but still maintain their two tone look.

Notes

Storage:
Store leftovers in a tightly sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 403mg | Potassium: 594mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 14384IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg