Parsnip Puree
Ingredients
5 medium parsnips (1 pound), peeled & chopped into 1-inch pieces
1 medium cauliflower (2 pounds), broken into pieces, including the cores
5 cloves Roasted Garlic
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, more for drizzling
½ tablespoon fresh lemon juice
½ to 1 teaspoon sea salt
1 heaping teaspoon minced rosemary
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Directions
Tip: roast the garlic in advance and store any extra cloves in the freezer.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and boil the parsnips and cauliflower for 10 to 12 minutes or until fork tender. Transfer to a blender.
Add the roasted garlic to the blender along with the olive oil, lemon juice, ½ teaspoon of salt, and a pinch of pepper. Blend, using the blender baton to push down the contents, and blend to a smooth consistency. If necessary, add a bit of water or broth to get the blender moving, but do so sparingly so the puree doesn’t become too thin. Taste and add the additional ½ teaspoon of salt, if desired.
Transfer to a serving bowl and stir in the rosemary while the mash is still warm. Add a drizzle of olive oil, more pepper, if desired, and serve hot.