Whipped Autumn Vegetables

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
8%
Whipped Autumn Vegetables
30 min.
9
178kcal

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Welcome to a delightful twist on the traditional side dish for your autumn feast - Whipped Autumn Vegetables! This delectable recipe is a must-try for both vegetarians and gluten-free diet followers. It's a perfect accompaniment that will add a unique flair to your Thanksgiving or autumn dinner table.

With a prep and cook time of just 30 minutes, this Whipped Autumn Vegetables recipe is easy and efficient, allowing you to spend less time in the kitchen and more with your loved ones. It serves up to 9 people, ensuring there's enough to go around.

Each serving contains only 178 calories, making it a guilt-free indulgence. The blend of sweet potatoes and parsnips, whipped with a touch of butter, and a hint of apple cider, creates a symphony of flavors that will elevate your meal. The addition of dried apricots introduces a sweet note that complements the earthiness of the vegetables.

This dish is not just about the taste, but also about the health benefits. Sweet potatoes are rich in vitamins A and C, while parsnips are a good source of fiber and various nutrients. The process of whipping these vegetables not only makes them creamy and dreamy but also brings out their natural sweetness.

So, why not spice up your usual side dish lineup this autumn? Give Whipped Autumn Vegetables a try and experience the charm of a cozy, comforting, and healthy side that promises to impress!

Ingredients

  • cup apple juice unsweetened
  • tablespoons butter melted
  • 0.5 cup apricot dried chopped
  • medium parsnips peeled sliced
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • pounds sweet potatoes and into cubed peeled ( 3 large)

Equipment

  • food processor
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Place the sweet potatoes, parsnips and apricots in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  2. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring apple cider to a boil; cook until reduced to 1/4 cup.
  3. Drain vegetable mixture; cool slightly.
  4. Transfer to a food processor.
  5. Add the butter, salt, pepper and reduced cider. Cover and process for 1-2 minutes or until blended.

Nutrition Facts

Calories178kcal
Protein5.44%
Fat13.69%
Carbs80.87%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29.57
Glycemic Load
16.11
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
13.813913079708%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.34mg
Epicatechin
1.3mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.68mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:177.89kcal
8.89%
Fat:2.8g
4.31%
Saturated Fat:1.65g
10.32%
Carbohydrates:37.23g
12.41%
Net Carbohydrates:31.08g
11.3%
Sugar:13.2g
14.67%
Cholesterol:6.69mg
2.23%
Sodium:211.63mg
9.2%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.5g
5.01%
Vitamin A:14638.72IU
292.77%
Manganese:0.59mg
29.53%
Fiber:6.14g
24.58%
Potassium:646.19mg
18.46%
Vitamin C:11.52mg
13.97%
Vitamin B6:0.27mg
13.63%
Vitamin K:13.93µg
13.26%
Copper:0.24mg
12.14%
Vitamin B5:1.17mg
11.71%
Folate:46.52µg
11.63%
Magnesium:43.98mg
11%
Vitamin E:1.42mg
9.47%
Phosphorus:91.91mg
9.19%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.81%
Iron:1.15mg
6.39%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.79%
Vitamin B3:1.13mg
5.66%
Calcium:55.97mg
5.6%
Zinc:0.64mg
4.3%
Selenium:1.75µg
2.51%