Creamy Rice with Parsnip Purée and Root Vegetables
Creamy Rice with Parsnip Purée and Root Vegetables is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionHeat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add parsnips and sauté until beginning to soften but not brown, about 5 minutes.
Add 2 cups vegetable stock and bring to boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce heat to medium; boil gently, uncovered, until parsnips are tender and stock is reduced by about half, about 35 minutes.
Transfer parsnip and stock mixture to blender and puree until smooth, scraping down sides occasionally and adding more vegetable stock by tablespoonfuls if puree is very thick.
Transfer to bowl.
Season puree to taste with salt and pepper. do ahead Can be made 2 hours ahead.
Let stand at room temperature.
Bring medium saucepan of salted water to boil.
Add cubed carrots, parsnips, and turnips; simmer just until tender, about 5 minutes.
Transfer vegetables to bowl of ice water and let stand 10 minutes.
DO AHEAD: Vegetables can be made 2 hours ahead.
Let stand at room temperature.
Combine 2 1/2 cups water, rice, and 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt in medium saucepan; bring to boil.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
Remove from heat.
DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead.
Let stand uncovered at room temperature.
Combine cooked rice and 1 3/4 cups vegetable stock in heavy large saucepan.
Bring to simmer.
Add parsnip puree and stir until heated through and well blended.
Stir in blanched vegetables and cook 2 minutes longer.
Season rice to taste with salt and pepper.
Divide among plates and serve.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.
