Grilled Ham with Rosemary Parsnip Puree

Just a quickie post for you today - grilled ham over rosemary parsnip puree. Or in reality, it's just a recipe for rosemary parsnip puree because the ham recipe is as follows: Grill. Eat. ;)

Anyway, this puree tastes rich, almost like it has quite a bit more butter in it than it actually does. I'm excited to try mixing some parsnips into mashed potatoes or mashed cauliflower to see if it adds that same flavor.

All you have to do is peel the parsnip and slice into pieces that are about 1/2" thick. Place in a covered dish and microwave for about three minutes until soft. Put the parsnips in a food processor with the milk and butter (or if you don't have a food processor, you could use a hand mixer or potato masher). Blend until smooth; you may choose to add more milk if you'd like a thinner texture like a more traditional puree but I liked it on the thicker, heartier side. Finally, mix in the spices, spread on the plate, and top with the grilled ham.

Grilled Ham with Rosemary Parsnip Puree

1 medium parsnip, peeled

1/4 - 1/2 tsp butter 

2 1/2 tbsp milk

1/4 tsp dried rosemary

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp garlic powder

Slice parsnip into 1/2" slices and place in covered dish. Microwave for 3 minutes until soft. Put into food processor with milk and butter. Pulse until smooth. Add more milk if thinner texture is desired. Mix in spices. Spread on plate and top with grilled ham.