AIP Friendly Coconut Cream Root Vegetable Mash
Root vegetables like parsnips, sweet potato, and turnips are workhorses of elimination-style eating, and here they come together in a mash that feels genuinely indulgent rather than like a compromise. The trick is a slow garlic-infused olive oil that gets stirred right in, layering savory depth without any of the dairy, nightshades, or seed-based spices that can derail an autoimmune protocol. Full-fat coconut cream steps in where butter usually lives, giving the mash a silky, rich body that's hard to believe comes from such a short ingredient list. Turmeric and ginger add warmth and a gorgeous golden color while staying firmly within the bounds of AIP-compliant spices. A bright hit of fresh lemon juice at the end keeps everything from feeling heavy, and the optional chives add a little pop of green on top. This recipe makes four servings, so it's just as practical for a weeknight side as it is for batch cooking to have on hand through the week.
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4 servings
- 2 medium parsnips (about 12 oz total), peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 medium sweet potato (about 12 oz), peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 2 medium turnips (about 10 oz total), peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
- ½ cup full-fat coconut cream
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the parsnip, sweet potato, and turnip chunks in a large pot and cover with cold water by at least 1 inch. Add 1 tsp fine sea salt and bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a steady simmer and cook for 18–22 minutes, until all the pieces are completely tender when pierced with a fork and offer no resistance at the center.
- 2
While the vegetables cook, combine the olive oil and smashed garlic cloves in a small saucepan over low heat. Cook, swirling occasionally, for 6–8 minutes, until the garlic is softened and fragrant and the oil is infused with its flavor. Remove from heat and discard the garlic cloves.
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