Best Smashed Root Vegetables And Caramelized Leeks Recipes

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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 parsnips, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 2 1/4 cups)
2 cloves garlic, smashed
2 Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 2 cups)
1 celery root, peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 2 cups)
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus 2 tablespoons for the cooking water
Zest of 1 small lemon
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan

Steps:

Place the parsnips, garlic, potatoes and celery root in a large pot. Cover with cold water by one inch and add the 2 tablespoons salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the vegetables are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain well, then return the cooked vegetables to the pot. Using a wooden spoon, stir the vegetables over medium heat to remove some of the excess moisture, about 4 minutes. With a large fork or potato masher, lightly mash the vegetables. Off the heat, add the 1 teaspoon salt and the lemon zest, thyme, olive oil and Parmesan. Mix until well combined. Serve hot.

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Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes (about 4), peeled and cut into chunks
3/4 pound turnips (2 small), peeled and cut into chunks
1/2 pound parsnips (about 4), peeled and cut into chunks
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 stick unsalted butter
1 pound leeks, trimmed, sliced 1/4 inch thick, and rinsed well (2 cups)
3/4 cup whole milk
1/4 cup heavy cream

Steps:

Place potatoes, turnips, and parsnips in a large pot; cover with 2 inches cold water. Season water generously with salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, and vigorously simmer until root vegetables are very tender and breaking apart, about 30 minutes. Drain.
Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium Dutch oven over medium heat. Add leeks, and cook until golden, about 15 minutes. Add root vegetables, and stir to dry out, about 2 minutes. Add milk and cream, and stir to break up vegetables. Heat until hot; season with salt and pepper.