Skip to main content

Mashed Root Vegetables

3.5

(18)

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

2 chicken bouillon cubes, crushed
3/4 pound parsnips, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 1/4 pounds yams (red-skinned sweet potatoes), peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 pound red-skinned potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons (or more) whole milk

Preparation

  1. Bring pot of water to boil. Add bouillon cubes and stir to dissolve; return to boil. Add vegetables; cook until just tender, stirring occasionally, about 18 minutes. Drain vegetables; return to pot. Add butter and mash until smooth. Mix in 3 tablespoons milk, adding more milk if mixture is dry. Season with salt and pepper.

Read More
Keep this easy frittata recipe on hand for quick breakfasts, impressive brunches, and fridge clean-out meals.
Like “spectacular” breakfast shrimp and a lentil scallion salad.
Like miso-peanut hibachi chicken and spring orzotto.
Like basil chicken stir-fry and “company-worthy” cod.
Turn humble onions into this thrifty yet luxe pasta dinner.
This sauce is slightly magical. The texture cloaks pasta much like a traditional meat sauce does, and the flavors are deep and rich, but it’s actually vegan!
Filberts, goobers, scaly bark nuts: Explore the world beyond almonds in this guide.
This chicken salad nails it—creamy, herby, and endlessly riffable.