Categories: November2010, Thanksgiving, parsnips, sides

Ingredients

• 4 parsnips, peeled and cut into chunks
• 2 cloves garlic, smashed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup heavy cream, room temperature
• Pinch ground nutmeg
• Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. reheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

2. Toss the parsnips, garlic, and olive oil on a baking sheet and season with salt, to taste. Roast until the edges are golden and caramelized, about 20 to 25 minutes. If a check during roasting reveals the bottom of the parsnips are cooking faster than the top, give them a toss and return the baking sheet to the oven.

3. When the parsnips and garlic are roasted, put them into a food processor with the butter, 1/4 cup of the heavy cream and a pinch of nutmeg. Blend the mixture until smooth, and if needed add a bit more heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer the puree to a serving bowl and serve.

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