Savory Mashed Root Vegetables

Recipe courtesy Tyler Florence

Show: Food 911Episode: All the Trimmings

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (10)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(10)

Cook Time:
40 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
12 servings

Times:

Prep: 30 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 40 min
Total:: 1 hr 10 min

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Ingredients

3 pounds assorted root vegetables, such as carrots, parsnips, turnips, and rutabaga, coarsely
chopped
4 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 handful fresh thyme sprigs
1 handful fresh rosemary sprigs
2 bay leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 bunch fresh chives, chopped
Extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

Place all the vegetables and garlic in a large pot and fill with cool water to cover; season with a teaspoon of salt. Bring to boil over medium heat and simmer for about 30 minutes, until the vegetables are very tender.

While the vegetables are cooking, combine the heavy cream, butter, and herbs in a pot and heat over low flame to melt the butter and infuse the herb flavor into the cream – do not allow to boil. Shut off the heat, cover, and let steep until needed. When ready to use, remove the herb stems and the bay leaves.

Drain vegetables and put them into a large mixing bowl. Mash with a potato masher. Stir in the warm cream mixture and mix until the liquid is absorbed and the vegetables are smooth; season with salt and pepper. Put the mashed root vegetables in a serving bowl, garnish with chopped chives and drizzle with a healthy dose of olive oil.

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recipe Savory Mashed Root Vegetables
Leah Peoria, AZ 10-29-2009
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A New Family Tradition
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have made this for the last 3 Thanksgivings ~ and Christmases ~ because my extended family keeps asking for it! It is so... yummy ~ kids and adults love it! Very tasty and beautiful, too! Thank you Tyler!Read more
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Cara Astoria, NY 02-16-2008
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So yummy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

A friend made this for a birthday party, and it was a big hit with adults and kids alike. I loved it so much that I'm making... it for guests this evening.Read more
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Heather San Francisco, CA 11-28-2007
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Disappointing
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

Unfortunately, not a single person I made this for liked it. I had to throw all of it out. It really is a nutritional... powerhouse, it looks beautiful on the table, but the taste was not up to par.Read more
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RACHEL Kansas City, MO 11-15-2007
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My family loved this!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I got a call from my sister asking for the recipe this year. My entire family loved this including those who arent big on... trying "new" things. This dish was finished first!Read more
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Joan Shreveport, LA 11-01-2007
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Savory Mashed Root Vegetables
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Those mashed root vegetables were awesome!! Everyone loved them at Thanksgiving last year and I plan to make them again.
recipe Savory Mashed Root Vegetables
Barbara Barrington, NH 11-22-2006
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YUM!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have made this recipe a few times now and I really enjoy it. It has a rich and savory taste that I just can't get enough... of. My one suggestion is to decrease the amount of cream when you prepare it. I always end up with a lot of leftover herbed-buttered-heavy cream that I, unfortunately, just toss and it seems wasteful. Still, it is a great recipe that will wow guests because it is so different and tasty.Read more