Mashed Potato With Parsnips

I was looking for something to do with a potato that was a little different - I think I found it.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 1

Ingredients

• 1  medium parsnip, peeled and cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces (1/4 lb)
• 1  large yukon gold potato, peeled and cut into 2-inch cubes (1/2 lb)
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons sea salt
• 2  teaspoons butter

Directions

1. Cover parsnip and potato with water by 1 inch in a 3-quart saucepan. Add salt and bring to a boil, partially covered.
2. Reduce heat and simmer vegetables, partially covered, until tender, about 15 minutes.
3. Reserve 1/4 cup cooking water, then drain vegetables in a colander. Return vegetables to pan and coarsely mash with a fork, discarding any tough core from parsnip if necessary. Stir in butter, 2 tablespoons reserved cooking water, and salt and pepper to taste. Thin with additional cooking water if desired.