Parsnip Puree
Parsnip Puree is a creamy, subtly sweet side dish made from roasted or boiled parsnips blended with butter, cream, or milk. Originating in Europe, it's a classic winter comfort food often served alongside roasts or poultry.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is moderately high in carbohydrates and fiber, with a low protein and fat content depending on added dairy. A typical 1-cup serving provides around 150-200 calories, along with a good dose of vitamin C, potassium, and folate.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 110 kcal |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Carbs | 26 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 40 mg |
| Potassium | 570 mg |
| Vitamin C | 20 mg |
| Vitamin K | 30 mcg |
| Folate | 65 mcg |
| Manganese | 0.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 40 mg |
| Phosphorus | 80 mg |
| Vitamin E | 1.5 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Parsnips were a primary sweetener in Europe before cane sugar became widely available, giving this puree its natural, honey-like sweetness. Nutritionally, they contain more fiber than carrots and are a source of antioxidants like falcarinol, which is being studied for potential health benefits.
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