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Mashed Parsnips and Potatoes

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound parsnips
  • 1 pound potatoes
  • 1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt or milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 Tablespoon margarine or butter

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water. Gather ingredients and cooking tools.
  2. Scrub parsnips and potatoes with a clean vegetable brush under running water and peel if needed.
  3. Cut the vegetables into pieces. Aim for similar sizes.
  4. In a medium saucepan, cover the vegetables pieces with cold water. Bring the water to a boil and simmer until vegetables are soft, 15 to 20 minutes.
  5. Drain the vegetables and mash. Stir in yogurt or milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder and margarine or butter. Serve hot.
  6. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes:

  • No plain yogurt? Use low-fat sour cream or buttermilk.
  • Try other seasonings such as parsley, thyme or nutmeg.

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Nutrition Information

6 servings per container
Serving size 1/2 cup (131g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.5g 3%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 230mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 21g 8%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 4g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 3g
Vitamin A 22mcg 2%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 59mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 494mg 10%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Related Health Topics

  • Food Labeling
  • Minerals
  • Nutrition
  • Vitamins

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