Creamy Rice with Parsnip Purée and Root Vegetables Recipe

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Creamy Rice with Parsnip Purée and Root Vegetables
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  1. For parsnip puree: Heat 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.
  2. 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.
  3. For blanched vegetables: Bring medium saucepan of salted water to boil. Add cubed carrots, parsnips, and turnips; simmer just until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain. Transfer vegetables to bowl of ice water and let stand 10 minutes. Drain well. DO AHEAD: Vegetables can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
  4. For rice: 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.
  5. 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.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 524.94 Kcal (2198 kJ)
Calories from fat 37.25 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.14g 6%
Sodium 12046.41mg 502%
Potassium 527.67mg 11%
Total Carbs 106.23g 35%
Sugars 9.9g 40%
Dietary Fiber 6.85g 27%
Protein 3.76g 8%
Vitamin C 24.5mg 41%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 11%
Iron 32.5mg 180%
Calcium 77.5mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 91.57 Kcal (383 kJ)
Calories from fat 6.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.72g 6%
Sodium 2101.33mg 502%
Potassium 92.04mg 11%
Total Carbs 18.53g 35%
Sugars 1.73g 40%
Dietary Fiber 1.19g 27%
Protein 0.66g 8%
Vitamin C 4.3mg 41%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 11%
Iron 5.7mg 180%
Calcium 13.5mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 10
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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