WHIPPED CARROTS AND PARSNIPS

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Nutty carrots! Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.

Provided by Linda

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Carrots

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 ½ pounds carrots, coarsely chopped
2 pounds parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
½ cup butter, diced and softened
1 pinch ground nutmeg
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.4 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 151.8 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

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