Smashed Root Vegetables and Caramelized Leeks

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smashed root vegetables leeks
Photo: Anna Williams
Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
8

Three root cellar staples -- potatoes, turnips, and parsnips -- are mixed with leeks to make the mash.

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes (about 4), peeled and cut into chunks

  • ¾ pound turnips (2 small), peeled and cut into chunks

  • ½ pound parsnips (about 4), peeled and cut into chunks

  • Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

  • ½ stick unsalted butter

  • 1 pound leeks, trimmed, sliced ¼ inch thick, and rinsed well (2 cups)

  • ¾ cup whole milk

  • ¼ cup heavy cream

Directions

  1. Place potatoes, turnips, and parsnips in a large pot; cover with 2 inches cold water. Season water generously with salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, and vigorously simmer until root vegetables are very tender and breaking apart, about 30 minutes. Drain.

  2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium Dutch oven over medium heat. Add leeks, and cook until golden, about 15 minutes. Add root vegetables, and stir to dry out, about 2 minutes. Add milk and cream, and stir to break up vegetables. Heat until hot; season with salt and pepper.

Originally appeared: Martha Stewart Living, November 2012

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