Pureed Roasted Parsnips

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   Preheat oven to 400F Peel parsnips, make a cut off the top of the fat end of each parsnip.

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   This will show you extent of the inner core.

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   Often this core is stringy and woody, especially at the larger end of the parsnip.

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   When you are prepping the parsnips, cut around this core.

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   Place chopped parsnips in a medium sized bowl, add the melted butter and stir to coat.

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   Lay out the parsnips on a roasting pan in a single layer.

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   Roast in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, at 400F, until lightly golden, turning the parsnips once half-way through the cooking.

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   Put cooked parsnips into a blender or food processor.

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   Add 1 1/2 cups water, and pulse until pureed to the desired consistency.

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    Add more water if necessary.

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    Add nutmeg and salt and pepper to taste.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.