IRISH CARROT & PARSNIP MASH

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This dish is still widely made in Ireland - it is sometimes called "Green, white and Gold" or "Sunshine". Lovely flavor combination with the carrots and parsnips

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces carrots, peeled, cut into 1/4 slices
1 pinch sugar
12 ounces parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/4 slices
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
salt
pepper
4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or 1 tablespoon dried parsley

Steps:

  • Boil the carrots in a little lightly salted water with a pinch of sugar in it, until soft and drain.
  • Boil the parsnips separately in lightly salted water until soft and drain.
  • Marsh or puree them together.
  • Add the butter (less or more as you wish).
  • Season and sprinkle with the parsley. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.3, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 100.5, Carbohydrate 21, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 6.8, Protein 1.7

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