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Duo of Chestnut & Parsnip Puree

November 5, 2014 by Delphine Fortin 39 Comments

The fall season has now settled for good here in Sweden, which is perfect for the new culinary challenge Bataille Food 17 in which all participants gather to whip up a recipe involving at least one seasonal ingredient (fruit or vegetable) to which we need to associate any kind of dry nuts (hazelnuts, almonds, walnuts, etc.).

Duo of Chestnut and Parsnip Puree

This time, the culinary challenge is hosted by my friend Béatrice from the French blog Popote et Nature whose name fits exactly her philosophy of life. Béatrice loves the outdoors and spending some time shooting the beauty of the nature with her camera and she also love cooking with natural ingredients when it comes to indoor activities. With all the stress around us, especially at this time of the year, we often tend to forget to see the nature that surrounds us. Just take a deep breath and have a look at Popote et Nature's blog if you read French, it worths the trip!

Duo of Chestnut and Parsnip Puree

With this culinary challenge, I wanted to cook some of the best ingredients that we tend to forget like parsnip as well as other ingredients linked to the woods, like chestnuts or hazelnuts. This duo of chestnut and parsnip puree is a very easy and savory side dish for beef or chicken that will bring you back to the flavors of the fall season.

Duo of Chestnut and Parsnip Puree

Ingredients (Serves 4):

  • 10,5 oz (300g) chestnut puree, unsweetened
  • 7 oz (200g) potatoes
  • 3,5 oz (100g) parsnip
  • 1,5 oz (40g) parmesan, grated
  • 1,5 cup (40 cl) semi-skimmed milk
  • 1,5 oz (40g) butter
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • Salt & pepper
  • Fresh Thyme
  • 1 handful hazelnut, crushed

Preparation method:

1. Peel and cut the parsnip into cubes, then cook in boiling water in a medium saucepan for about 10 minutes or until it is tender. Boil the potatoes with water in another saucepan and once cooked, drain and let cool for a few minutes before removing the skin.

2. For the parsnip puree: crush the diced parsnip and the potato with a potato masher. Transfer the puree in a saucepan with 1 cup of milk. Add 2/3 of the butter, a pinch of salt, pepper, crushed garlic and parmesan. Stir over low heat until the milk is absorbed. Set aside.

3. For the chestnut puree: heat 0,5 cup of milk in a saucepan with the chestnut puree (unsweetened) and add the remaining butter. Melt slowly, then season with salt and pepper.

4. Set up in the plate directly, using a stainless steel round form, starting with a layer of chestnut puree topped with a layer of parsnip puree. Garnish with cruched hazelnuts and fresh thyme, and serve immediately.

Duo of Chestnut and Parsnip Puree

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Comments

  1. Jenna says

    5 Nov 2014 at 05:39 PM

    MAGNIFIQUE comme toujours !
    Jolie recette belle photos et belle participation a cette Bataille Food #17

    gros bisous- Jenna

    Reply
    • Delphine Fortin says

      5 Nov 2014 at 08:32 PM

      Merci beaucoup, ma Jenna ! Tes compliments sur mes photos, toi qui est tellement maître en la matière, me vont droit au coeur ! Bises nordiques 😉 

      Reply
  2. Petite Cuillère says

    5 Nov 2014 at 05:57 PM

    Un mariage qui doit être délicieux ! J’ai beaucoup de châtaignes, il va falloir que j’essaie cette belle recette 🙂

    Reply
    • Delphine Fortin says

      5 Nov 2014 at 08:30 PM

      Je suis sûre que ca te plaira, Gabrielle ! Ca change de la purée traditionnelle et c’est parfaitement divin 🙂

      Reply
  3. stephanie says

    5 Nov 2014 at 06:38 PM

    Superbe recette et très belles photos comme d’habitude!! Ca fait très envie et c’est une association qui est excellente alors bravo 🙂 Bises

    Reply
    • Delphine Fortin says

      5 Nov 2014 at 08:29 PM

      Tes compliments me font très plaisir, Stéphanie. Je suis ravie que ma recette et mes photos te plaisent 🙂

      Reply
  4. Julia (les Cookines) says

    5 Nov 2014 at 07:25 PM

    Comme je le disais sous mon “vrai” nom sur Facebook , cette recette me plait énormément ! Je la testerai au plus vite car il me reste des châtaignes et j’adore les cuisiner en version salée ! Superbe participation !! Bises !!

    Reply
    • Delphine Fortin says

      5 Nov 2014 at 08:28 PM

      Merci Julia ! T’inquiète, je sais te reconnaître sous ton vrai nom désormais, tu es complètement démasquée, héhé ! Sur ce, je m’en vais voir ta participation à mon tour ! Bises

      Reply
  5. Mignardises et compagnie says

    5 Nov 2014 at 07:27 PM

    Splendide ! Recette trés tentante que je testerais rapidement 😉

    Reply
    • Delphine Fortin says

      5 Nov 2014 at 08:27 PM

      Merci beaucoup, Emeline ! C’est une recette très facile et qui fait son petit effet auprès des invités 🙂

      Reply
  6. Sonali- The Foodie Physician says

    6 Nov 2014 at 03:22 AM

    Del, this is so stunning and sophisticated! I love it!

    Reply
    • Delphine Fortin says

      6 Nov 2014 at 07:47 AM

      I’m so glad you like it, Sonali! It is a sophisticated side dish indeed and it pairs perfectly a good piece of meat. Thank you for stopping by!

      Reply
  7. Lucie says

    6 Nov 2014 at 06:11 AM

    superbe participation Delphine et je suis en admiration devant ton plat dont la présentation est top, nette et propre ! les châtaignes version salé je ne connais pas alors je serais vraiment curieuse d’y gouter !

    Reply
    • Delphine Fortin says

      6 Nov 2014 at 07:45 AM

      Les châtaignes se déclinent à merveille en version salée pour accompagner une viande, et ici les saveurs s’équilibrent parfaitement avec le panais. Tu vas te régaler pour sûr !

      Reply
  8. sotis says

    6 Nov 2014 at 07:30 AM

    hummmm un très bon mariage de saveurs!!! bisous

    Reply
    • Delphine Fortin says

      6 Nov 2014 at 07:36 AM

      Ravie que ces saveurs te plaisent. Un bon petit goût d’antan pour un plat très automnal !

      Reply
  9. Marine en cuisine says

    6 Nov 2014 at 11:23 AM

    Magnifique !!

    Reply
    • Delphine Fortin says

      12 Nov 2014 at 07:02 AM

      Wow, rien que ca !!? Je suis touchée, Marine 🙂

      Reply
  10. Hélène Keskonmangemaman says

    6 Nov 2014 at 02:46 PM

    joli , sain et surement savoureux , un bien joli plat

    Reply
    • Delphine Fortin says

      12 Nov 2014 at 07:02 AM

      Tu as bien résumé ce plat, ma chère Hélène. Un plat sans chichis, aux saveurs authentiques. Pour le reste, tout est dans le dressage 🙂

      Reply
  11. gridelle says

    6 Nov 2014 at 06:30 PM

    c’est une très belle particpation!

    Reply
    • Delphine Fortin says

      12 Nov 2014 at 07:01 AM

      Je te remercie pour tes compliments, ma chère Gridelle 🙂

      Reply
  12. didier says

    6 Nov 2014 at 07:34 PM

    Original ce mariage panais et châtaigne , une recette que je vais tester , bravo !

    Reply
    • Delphine Fortin says

      12 Nov 2014 at 07:00 AM

      Une recette toute simple avec un mariage de saveurs originales. J’espère que le plat te plaira 🙂

      Reply
  13. Popote et Nature says

    7 Nov 2014 at 12:49 PM

    merci pour cette belle recette originale delphine bien tentante , bravo pour ta participation ! 🙂

    Reply
    • Delphine Fortin says

      12 Nov 2014 at 06:59 AM

      Merci beaucoup à toi d’avoir organisé une si belle Bataille Food, Béatrice. Un thème qui a su nous inspirer plus qu’il n’en faut 🙂 Bises

      Reply
  14. Mag de saveursetlectures says

    8 Nov 2014 at 04:17 PM

    JE prends enfin le temps de regarder les participations à la Battle et ton plat est juste superbe. Bravo.:)

    Reply
    • Delphine Fortin says

      12 Nov 2014 at 06:58 AM

      Ravie qu’il te plaise, Mag ! C’est un plat tout simple aux délicieuses saveurs d’antan. Pour le reste, tout est dans la présentation 🙂

      Reply
  15. Natly says

    8 Nov 2014 at 09:30 PM

    De très belles photos qui mettent bien en valeur cet écrasé et donne envie de le tester !! j’adore 🙂

    Reply
    • Delphine Fortin says

      12 Nov 2014 at 06:56 AM

      Merci beaucoup Nath. C’est en fait tout simple à réaliser mais le dressage en jette. Parfait pour épater ses convives lors d’un repas de fête en accompagnement d’une viande rouge ou d’une volaille 🙂

      Reply
  16. Trish says

    10 Nov 2014 at 07:20 PM

    Gorgeous!! And sounds delicious. Thanks so much for sharing this at The Southern Special.

    Reply
    • Delphine Fortin says

      12 Nov 2014 at 06:53 AM

      Thank for hosting this great party! I’m glad you like the recipe too 🙂

      Reply
  17. Miz Helen says

    12 Nov 2014 at 01:50 AM

    What a lovely presentation for your Chestnut -Parsnip Puree and what an unusual combination, that I must try.
    Hope you are staying warm and cozy in this cold weather and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
    • Delphine Fortin says

      12 Nov 2014 at 06:41 AM

      I’m very happy to hear you like this presentation, Miz Helen. It’s actually very easy and a nice way to make this puree duo looks like a very distinguished dish. See you on Thursday again then! 

      Reply
  18. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

    26 Nov 2014 at 03:29 PM

    I *love* chestnuts! This sounds like it would be an ideal dish for Thanksgiving! If I still have extra chestnuts, I may give it a try this year (and will definitely save it for another time). Sounds really great! Cheers!

    Reply
  19. blood sugar testing says

    18 Jan 2016 at 10:20 PM

    Hello! This post couldn’t be written any better!
    Reading this post reminds me of my good old room mate! He always kept talking
    about this. I will forward this post to him. Fairly certain he will have a good read.
    Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Delphine Fortin says

      18 Jan 2016 at 11:12 PM

      Oh, I’m so glad you like it. You are welcome anytime 🙂

      Reply

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