Ditch inflammatory potatoes, especially when you have a creamy, fluffy, and slightly sweet substitute! Sorry, Mr. Potato, but there’s really no going back… It’s really Mr. Parsnip from here on out.
Hit it with a hint of thyme for a refreshing herbal taste that also looks festive!
Parsnip Purée with Thyme
Fluffy, sweet, and creamy substitute to Mr. Potato!
Ingredients
- 8 large parsnips
- 3/4 can coconut cream
- 6 tbsp pastured butter
- salt & pepper to taste
- 5-6 sprigs fresh thyme
Instructions
- Remove skin from parsnips and cut off ends.
- Cut parsnips into 1/2 " rings.
- Place all rings into one large stock pot. Cover with water, making sure to cover all parsnips with 1/2" water.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium and put a lid on it! Cook for about 12-15 minutes.
- In the meantime, remove leaves from thyme sprigs. Run your finger down the sprig, releasing the tiny leaves. Set aside for your garnish.
- Once parsnips are "fork-soft", remove from heat. Strain parsnips into a colander.
- Once drained, place parsnips back into the large pot. Mash parsnips with a "potato masher". Then, further mix with a heavy duty hand mixer or you can also use a Vitamix. Add in butter, coconut cream, salt, and pepper. It will naturally melt because the parsnips are so hot from cooking.
- Blend until you get the creamy texture you desire. Garnish with thyme leaves. Enjoy!
