Mashed Sweet Potato and Parsnips

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  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
3 tablespoons maple syrup8 ounces parsnips, trimmed, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick half-moons1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick half-moons
Directions
1. Heat a medium-size saucepan over medium heat. Add parsnips to saucepan; coat generously with nonstick cooking spray. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until browned.
2. Add broth, sweet potatoes and 1/4 cup water to saucepan and cook, covered, for about 23 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until liquid has been absorbed. Gently mash. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons maple syrup and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.

Serving Size: Makes 6 side dish servings

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SUEEDAVIES.

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 109.6
  • Total Fat: 0.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 39.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 26.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.9 g
  • Protein: 1.5 g

Member Reviews
  • JOEMARCHESANI
    I substituted a fruit salsa for the maple syrup, which gave a more sweet-and-sour flavor to the mash. - 1/31/13
  • LUCY419
    yumm! - 10/24/11