Mashed Potatoes and Parsnips With Caramelized Onions and Blue Cheese

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
25%
Mashed Potatoes and Parsnips With Caramelized Onions and Blue Cheese
45 min.
8
180kcal

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If you’re looking for a delectable side dish that elevates a classic favorite, look no further than our Mashed Potatoes and Parsnips with Caramelized Onions and Blue Cheese. This dish perfectly marries the creamy texture of classic mashed potatoes with the sweet, earthy notes of parsnips, creating a flavorful twist that will delight your taste buds.

Imagine the warm aroma of caramelized onions wafting through your kitchen as they slowly turn golden brown, releasing their natural sweetness. Toss in crumbled blue cheese and fresh thyme, and you have a dish that’s not only vegetarian and gluten-free but also irresistibly rich and satisfying. With just 45 minutes of your time, you can create a vibrant side that serves eight, making it perfect for family gatherings or dinner parties.

At just 180 calories per serving, this dish allows you to indulge without the guilt. The combination of smooth potatoes, parsnips, and the sharp, creamy blue cheese topped with sweet onions makes for a gourmet experience right at home. Whether you're serving it alongside a holiday feast or simply enjoying a comforting weeknight meal, these mashed potatoes and parsnips will surely become a cherished recipe in your culinary repertoire!

Ingredients

  •  baking potatoes cubed peeled (such as Yukon gold, 2 pounds)
  • 0.3 cup cheese blue crumbled
  • tablespoons brown sugar 
  • tablespoons thyme leaves fresh chopped
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth low-sodium
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • lb parsnips peeled cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • large onions white thinly sliced

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • pot
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet overhigh heat; reduce to medium.Cook onions with sugar and salt, stirringoccasionally, until onions brown,20 to 25 minutes.
  2. Add a few tablespoons wateras you cook to keep onions from stickingor burning. Fill a medium stockpot¾ full with cold water.
  3. Add potatoes andparsnips; bring to a boil over high heat.Reduce heat and simmer until potatoesand parsnips are fork-tender, 20 to25 minutes, then drain. Beat 1/4 of potato parsnipmixture and 3 ounces broth in a mixingbowl with an electric mixer on mediumspeed until smooth. Repeat, alternatingbetween potato-parsnip mixture andbroth, until you've incorporated all. Foldin onions, cheese and thyme, and serve.
  4. Self

Nutrition Facts

Calories180kcal
Protein10.51%
Fat17.02%
Carbs72.47%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29.47
Glycemic Load
16.52
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
11.107826119532%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.07mg
Luteolin
1.2mg
Isorhamnetin
2.82mg
Kaempferol
0.37mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
11.98mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:179.62kcal
8.98%
Fat:3.56g
5.48%
Saturated Fat:1.19g
7.47%
Carbohydrates:34.1g
11.37%
Net Carbohydrates:28.96g
10.53%
Sugar:8.59g
9.54%
Cholesterol:3.16mg
1.05%
Sodium:147.49mg
6.41%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.95g
9.89%
Manganese:0.56mg
28.15%
Vitamin C:22.56mg
27.34%
Vitamin B6:0.42mg
20.79%
Fiber:5.14g
20.56%
Potassium:696.69mg
19.91%
Folate:62.59µg
15.65%
Vitamin K:15.57µg
14.83%
Phosphorus:133mg
13.3%
Magnesium:46.32mg
11.58%
Copper:0.21mg
10.63%
Vitamin B3:1.99mg
9.95%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.66%
Iron:1.74mg
9.64%
Calcium:80.96mg
8.1%
Vitamin E:1.13mg
7.51%
Vitamin B5:0.74mg
7.37%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.57%
Zinc:0.87mg
5.78%
Selenium:2.27µg
3.24%
Vitamin A:158.83IU
3.18%
Vitamin B12:0.1µg
1.6%
Source:Epicurious