Parsnips really are one of my favorite vegetables. They bring the starchiness of a potato, the snap of a carrot, and an unmistakable sweetness that can brighten almost any dish.
This is my take on creating an alternative to the standard mashed potato side dish. It is bursting with flavor and makes an incredible compliment to your choice of grilled or roasted protein. The "Family Yelp" scores on this one were quite high!
Peel and roughly cut parsnips in to 1"-2" chunks. Bring a stockpot of salted water to boil and add parsnips. Boil until tender and easily pierced by a fork.
When the parsnips are sufficiently tender, fully drain and let sit in the pot to steam-off for about 5 minutes. Using a masher or ricer, coarsely mash the parsnips and add sour cream, dijon mustard, and honey. Continue to hand mash or use an electric mixer for a smoother, whipped texture. Season with salt an pepper.
Serve and garnish with chopped leafy greens from the parsnip stalks if using.