Turnip And Carrot Mash Recipes

CARROT AND TURNIP MASH

Steps:

• Boil the carrots and turnips in plenty of salted water for 20 minutes or until tender.
• Drain the vegetables and let them steam dry for 5 minutes. If you don't do this the vegetables will be water and you'll end up with a soggy mash.
• Mash the vegetables and add the olive oil.
• Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

MASHED CARROTS AND TURNIPS

Steps:

• Place carrots and turnips in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. , Drain and mash. Add the butter, salt and pepper. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.

CARROTS AND RUTABAGA MASH

Steps:

• Boil carrots and rutabaga together until just soft. Drain and add butter. Smash together using either a potato masher or food processor until it looks like a puree. Season with lots of pepper and a little salt. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with fresh parsley.

TURNIP AND CARROT MASH

Steps:

• Boil carrots and turnip/rutabaga SEPARATELY.
• When done, mash each SEPARATELY using as much cream, butter, and seasonings to your taste.
• Just before serving, drain any liquid formed at the bottom of the bowls and GENTLY combine them both.
• You should be able to see both carrot and turnip/rutabaga pieces in the combined dish.
• ENJOY!
• NB: Depending on your preferences, the amts of carrot vs turnip can be regulated. Leftovers freeze well.

UNCLE BILL'S CARROTS - TURNIP - PARSNIP DISH

Steps:

• Prepare vegetables as noted and place them in a large saucepan.
• Cover with water, bring to boil.
• Reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 30 minutues or until vegetables are tender.
• Drain well.
• Add salt, pepper and butter and mash well.
• Serve as a vegetable with your meal.
• This is also very good the next day, re-heated.
• Parsnips are available in different sizes. Measured across the top of the parsnips, Small - about 1 inch, Medium - about 1 1/2 inches, Large - about 2 inches.

TRIO OF MASHED ROOTS (PARSNIP, TURNIP AND CARROT)

Steps:

• Place carrots, parsnips, and turnips into a pot and cover with cold, lightly salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until a fork easily breaks apart the vegetables, about 25 minutes; drain. Return vegetables to the pot.
• Mix butter, cream, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper into vegetables; roughly mash together with a potato masher until vegetables are broken down but individual colors are still visible.

CARROT AND PARSNIP MASH

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. Warm over low heat, stirring often. Transfer to bowl. Serve.