08/12/2017
⚠Cosy Recipe Alert... * Do not read unless you want to enjoy an easy, comforting, nutritious meal! *⚠
Parsnips are really versatile in the kitchen. When roasted they get a beautiful carmelization on the outside from their naturally high sugar content, giving great flavor and texture. When they are boiled or steamed, they can be soft like a potato, making them perfect for soups and mash. And when cooked with rice, they become creamy, rich and delicious; making the perfect risotto consistency, without all the added butter, cream, and cheese! Using brown rice gives this recipe even more fiber, and boosts the nutritional value even more.
To make it a complete meal, fold in some raw spinach at the end, or serve with a big green salad. * After enjoying a bowl, I highly recommend adding some greens because this is a true stick to your ribs meal! And the green are needed for balance :)
Give this one a go, and let me know what you think!
Parsnip "Risotto"
Makes 4 servings
- 1 cup whole brown rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 vegetarian stock cube
- 2 whole parsnips, diced as small as possible
- 1/2 onion, diced as small as posible
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter / oil of your choice (I used Smart Balance vegan butter)
Method:
-Start by gently sauteing the onions in 1 tbs of the butter, until translucent. Then add the parsnips, and continue cooking until soft.
- Once the parsnips are soft, add the minced garlic, and cook until fragrant. Salt and pepper to taste. Add the 1 cup of rice directly to the pan, and stir, letting the rice get a little bit toasty.
- In a measuring cup, add 2 cups of boiling water to the stock cube, and combine.
- Add the stock to the pot of rice, stirring occasionally, and cook according to rice package directions.
- When rice is done, put lid on to let it steam for about 10 minutes, or until really nice and tender. Once this is achieved, finish with the remaining tablespoon of butter, and add any salt and pepper to your taste. Feel free to also finish with fresh parmesan, or vegan parmesan style seasoning / nutritional yeast.
- Top with fresh thyme, and enjoy!
* This is also a great way to use up leftover holiday veggies! Like Brussels 😎
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