Name: Creamy Rice with Parsnip Purée and Root Vegetables
Yield: Makes 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 8 ounces parsnips, peeled, cut into ½" cubes; 2 cups (or more) vegetable stock or vegetable broth; 1 cup ¼" cubes peeled carrots; 1 cup ¼" cubes peeled parsnips; 1 cup ¼" cubes peeled turnips; 2½ cups water; 1¼ cups basmati rice; ¾ teaspoon coarse kosher salt; 1¼ cups vegetable stock or vegetable broth

Image may contain Food Breakfast Plant Oatmeal Ice Cream Creme Cream and Dessert

Creamy Rice with Parsnip Purée and Root VegetablesLisa Hubbard

In this soupy, risotto-like side dish or starter, pureed parsnips and blanched carrots, parsnips, and turnips are stirred into cooked basmati rice. The parsnip puree adds luxurious richness without any cream, butter, or cheese. Serve alongside pan-grilled steaks or pork chops.

Recipe notes

Speedy Chicken Stroganoff

This easy, one-skillet chicken stroganoff features tender chicken breasts, savory mushrooms, and a creamy Dijon-crème fraîche sauce—perfect for weeknights.

The Only Frittata Recipe You’ll Ever Need

Keep this easy frittata recipe on hand for quick breakfasts, impressive brunches, and fridge clean-out meals.

Classic French Vinaigrette

Use this simple vinaigrette to dress a plate of greens, some steamed potatoes, or anything else that strikes your fancy.

29 Ricotta Recipes for Dinner, Dessert, and More

Put that half-full tub to use with recipes that go beyond the Italian American classics.

Caramelized Onion Pasta

Turn humble onions into this thrifty yet luxe pasta dinner.

23 Easy Pie Recipes for Low-Effort, High-Reward Desserts

There’s a reason they say, “easy as pie,” you know?

Golden Mushroom Soup With Orzo & a Pat of Butter

This is the type of soup that, at first glance, might seem a little…unexciting. But you’re underestimating the power of mushrooms, which do the heavy lifting.

One-Pot Chicken Thighs With Cilantro Rice and Beans

This one-pot dinner cooks chicken thighs directly on top of a bed of flavorful cilantro rice studded with black beans for a complete dinner.