Creamy Mashed Vegetables
Transform your vegetables into a velvety, flavor-packed side dish with this delightful Creamy Mashed Vegetables recipe! Featuring a harmonious blend of potatoes, carrots, and parsnips, this dish is elevated with the richness of butter and heavy cream, while fresh thyme adds a fragrant, herbaceous touch. Perfectly seasoned with salt and pepper, these mashed vegetables are a comforting yet elegant alternative to traditional mashed potatoes. Ready in just 45 minutes, this wholesome, hearty dish is ideal for weeknight dinners or holiday feasts alike. Serve it alongside roasted meats, grilled seafood, or enjoy it as a crave-worthy vegetarian centerpiece. Achieve creamy, fluffy perfection in every bite!
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Ingredients
- 2 medium potatoes
- 2 medium carrots
- 2 medium parsnips
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 4 cups water
Directions
Step 1
Peel and cut the potatoes, carrots, and parsnips into even chunks of approximately 1-inch.
Step 2
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt to the water.
Step 3
Add the chopped vegetables to the boiling water and cook for about 20 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
Step 4
Drain the cooked vegetables in a colander and return them to the pot.
Step 5
Add the butter to the pot with the vegetables and mash them using a potato masher until they reach your desired consistency.
Step 6
Gradually stir in the heavy cream, and continue mashing to incorporate all the cream evenly.
Step 7
Stir in salt, black pepper, and fresh thyme to taste, ensuring all spices are well distributed in the mash.
Step 8
Transfer the creamy mashed vegetables to a serving dish, garnish with additional fresh thyme if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1882.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1345.0 |
| Total Fat 81.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 44.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g | |
| Cholesterol 223.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3069.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 134.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 20.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 21.5g | |
| Protein 14.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 6.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 260.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3375.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories