Smashed Parsnips and Potatoes with Thyme

By amt2mf

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
• 1/2 pound parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1 1/2 pounds baby Yukon Gold potatoes, quartered
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme leaves

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 30mins

Preparation

Step 1

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook parsnips with 1/4 teaspoon salt for 5 minutes. Add potatoes and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until parsnips and potatoes are very tender but still hold their shape, 12 to 14 minutes.

Drain parsnips and potatoes. Return empty saucepan to high heat, allowing any remaining water to evaporate. Add remaining 3 tablespoons oil and the thyme. Cook until thyme starts to sizzle, about 1 minute. Add parsnips and potatoes, and smash with the back of a wooden spoon until combined but still chunky. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with oil.