

You’ll want to make sure not to overload the steamer when you use it, as the handles need to be able to close so there’s space for steam to build up pressure in the pot. As we’re headed into the colder months, I know I’m going to be reaching for mine multiple times a week.Īs you can see, the silicone material conforms to the Instant Pot when you lower it in, and its handles come together in a locked position, making it easy to lower and lift. Start by chopping all the vegetables into roughly 1-inch chunks.
#Mashed potatoes and parsnips how to
The bright color is fun too - it makes an awesome gift along with their other silicone pressure cooker accessories. How To Make Mashed Potatoes With Carrots & Parsnips. It’s great for steaming smaller batches (up to 2 pounds) of hardy vegetables like potatoes, parsnips, carrots, rutabagas, and turnips. Bring the water to a boil and simmer until vegetables are soft, 15 to 20 minutes. In a medium saucepan, cover the vegetables pieces with cold water. I’ve tried lots of steamer inserts in my Instant Pot, and the OXO Good Grips® Silicone Steamer is an excellent one. Scrub parsnips and potatoes with a clean vegetable brush under running water and peel if needed.

Add onions and cook until golden, stirring often, about 15 minutes.
#Mashed potatoes and parsnips plus
They cook a lot faster when they’re cut up too, steaming under pressure for just 4 minutes, plus the time it takes for the pot to heat up and seal (about 10 minutes). Melt 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. I don’t know about you, but I find it much easier to peel potatoes before steaming, rather than have to pry off their skins while they’re piping hot. Any size potatoes are fine, since you’ll be cutting them into uniform pieces before steaming. As long as you’ve got 1 1/2 pounds of vegetables total, you’re set. I bought a monster-sized, 1-pound potato, so I only needed one for this recipe, along with a couple of medium-sized parsnips. Creamy Mashed Potatoes (page 260) are an easy first choice, and you can prepare them the classic way, or add some parsnips as I do here. Add leeks, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4 minutes. You’ll have a hard time deciding which ones to make, whether you’re whipping up weeknight dinners or entertaining for the holidays. In a large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. I’ve gone beyond the essentials to include pickles, jams, and other preserves, fish and seafood (which can be tricky to cook right under pressure), a whole chapter of vegetarian main dishes, and tons of sides. There are so, so many side dishes in this book (25, to be exact). Yep, that’s right, I wrote another cookbook! This one has 200 (!!!) recipes, and most of them are brand spanking new. This recipe is from The Ultimate Instant Pot Cookbook (it’s actually the recipe note variation for Creamy Mashed Potatoes), which is available for pre-order now and comes out on October 30th!

A bowl of creamy mashed potatoes is one of my favorite side dishes to make in the Instant Pot, and they’re even better with the addition of a couple sweet and nutty parsnips.
