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Creamy Carrot and Parsnip Puree

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 7 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 168kcal
Author: Dana Ketter
Cost: $0.63
A smooth, mouth-watering alternate for mashed potatoes, or alongside your favorite main dish.
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Equipment

  • blender or food processor, knife, cutting board, steamer or pot with a steamer insert, stove, large bowl, measuring spoons, spoon

Ingredients

  • ½ pound Parsnips
  • ½ pound Carrots
  • 2 tbsp Coconut Oil
  • ½ tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Rosemary crushed
  • ½ tsp Thyme
  • 1 Lemon zested

Instructions

  • Wash, peel and slice your carrots and parsnips into 1/2" pieces or smaller.
  • Place in a steamer or a pot with a steamer insert with 1" of water.
  • Cook on medium-high for 7-10 minutes, until soft enough to puree.
  • In a food processor or trusty blender, combine the steamed carrots and parsnips as well as the oils and spices - including the zest from the lemon.
    $-Savvy tip: use orange or grapefruit zest if you don't have a lemon on hand.
  • Blend until it reaches a creamy, smooth, even consistency - a puree.
  • For additional nourishment and yum, top with goat cheese crumbles! (not vegan)

Notes

WHOLE RECIPE:
Total Calories - 672.  Total Cost - $2.30  .  Grade - A  .  *Monthly Cost - $414
Programming Notes:
  • Use whatever portion of carrots and parsnips you have available to you. If you only have a couple carrots but a whole 1 pound bag of parsnips - just subtract out the number of parsnips for how many carrots you have!
*This refers to the monthly grocery bill if TWO PEOPLE ate cumulatively 4,000 Calories per day, and only ate this meal all month long.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Creamy Carrot and Parsnip Puree
Amount Per Serving
Calories 168 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 4.5g28%
Sodium 46mg2%
Potassium 431mg12%
Carbohydrates 20g7%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 9472IU189%
Vitamin C 27mg33%
Calcium 50mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.