Mashed Potatoes and Carrots

Name: Mashed Potatoes and Carrots
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes; 3/4 pound carrots, peeled and sliced, about 1/4 inch thick; 1/2 cup sliced white onions; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 1 cup milk; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 pinch nutmeg, freshly grated; pinch ground cumin; 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

By Pierre Franey

Updated Nov. 1, 2022

Total Time: 30 minutes
Rating: 3(5)
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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings

1pound Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes
¾pound carrots, peeled and sliced, about ¼ inch thick
½cup sliced white onions
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1cup milk
2tablespoons butter
1pinch nutmeg, freshly grated
pinch ground cumin
2tablespoons finely chopped parsley

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Preparation

Step 1
Peel potatoes, and rinse well. Cut lengthwise into large cubes.
Step 2
Place the potatoes, sliced carrots and onions in a saucepan with water to cover and salt to taste. Bring to a boil and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Drain.
Step 3
Meanwhile heat the milk in a saucepan.
Step 4
Place the potato mixture through a food mill or a potato ricer. Place into a saucepan, add the butter and mix well with a wooden spoon. Add the nutmeg, cumin and parsley. Add the milk, gradually stirring with a wooden spoon. Check for seasoning and keep warm.