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Parsnip & Brussels Mash with Bacon and Caramelized Onion Paleo Au Jus

This isn't your typical mashed potato recipe. by Marla Starr, updated November 6, 2016 Posted on April 8, 2015

Paleo Recipe Bacon, Brussels and Parsnip Mash with Caramelized Onion Paleo Au Jus
Marla Starr
Marla Starr is the founder of Paleo Porn, co-author of Pigskin Paleo and Owner of Starr Fitness. Marla is a Certified Personal Trainer, 200HR Certified Yoga Instructor, a Certified Barre & SUP/SUP Yoga Instructor offering Personal Training & Small Group Fitness classes both in person and virtually. In addition to all of the above she is also the Executive Producer of Minimalism. Please enjoy all the recipes in the Paleo Porn recipe archives!

You may have tried Cauliflower Mash but miss your plain ole potatoes. If you’re including white potatoes in your diet, don’t settle for plain old mashed potatoes. Make it better by adding bacon, Brussels sprouts and parsnip too. Because, as everyone knows, bacon makes everything better!

There’s nothing wrong with traditional mashed potatoes. But they are pretty starchy and they just don’t have the fiber vegetables have to offer.

Bacon, Brussels and Parsnip Mash with Caramelized Onion Paleo Au JusBacon, Brussels and Parsnip Mash with Caramelized Onion Paleo Au Jus

Recipe Inspiration

This recipe was inspired by the Bacon Brussels Mash we had at Public School Restaurant when we were in Los Angeles.

I was so impressed with the crispy bacon and Brussels/potato combination I decided to call and ask them months after we left what ingredients were used to make up the dish.

I decided to reduce the potatoes and add parsnips instead. Just like at Public School, I prepared a Paleo Au Jus to serve alongside the mash.

This side dish will help you get your veggies in while satisfying that mashed potato craving.

You Can’t Go Wrong With Bacon

Let’s not forget the bacon. One of the biggest perks to living a Paleo lifestyle is knowing that bacon doesn’t clog anyone’s arteries. A healthy helping of saturated fat is actually good for us.

You could probably eat it by the pound if you really wanted to, although that’s not necessary. Bacon is so flavorful that a little goes a long way, which is why I only used four strips in this recipe.

No Potatoes, No Problem

If you’ve removed white potatoes completely from your diet that’s not a problem. Simply remove the potatoes completely from the recipe and use 2lbs of parsnips in their place.

Delicious Side Dish

This recipe can be a great way to get your veggies in if you ever get tired of eating salad. We think it’s pretty hard to get tired of all the different salads you can make, but if you do, it’s nice to know there’s no shortage of all the ways you can prepare vegetables. This recipe can give you all your nutrient and antioxidant needs in one bowl full of comforting warm mash!

Bacon, Brussels and Parsnip Mash with Caramelized Onion Paleo Au Jus

Parsnip & Brussels Mash with Bacon and Caramelized Onion Paleo Au Jus

Yield: 2-3 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1lb parsnip, peeled
  • 1/2lb white potato, peeled and quartered
  • 1lb brussels sprouts, trimmed and peeled
  • 1 red onion, peeled & sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • coarse ground sea salt, to taste
  • 1 cup beef bone broth
  • 4 tablespoons grass-fed butter
  • 4 strips bacon, baked

Directions

  1. Add peeled parsnips, peeled white potato and trimmed brussels sprouts to a large pot and cover with water. Place over medium heat, cover and bring to a boil. Simmer, covered, until potatoes and parsnips are fork tender.
  2. In the mean time, sauté red onions & garlic seasoned with sea salt in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat until caramelized. Add bone broth & stir. Raise heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until mash is ready.
  3. Drain the vegetables of their liquid and return pan to the stovetop. Add butter and cover with lid to melt while vegetables are still warm.
  4. Use an immersion blender or a handheld potato masher and mash vegetables until smooth.
  5. Stir chopped baked bacon into the mash.
  6. Prepare Parsnip & Brussels Mash with a drizzle of the Caramelized Onion Paleo Au Jus under and over the mash and serve.
  7. Enjoy! :)

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Marla Starr is the founder of Paleo Porn, co-author of Pigskin Paleo and Owner of Starr Fitness. Marla is a Certified Personal Trainer, 200HR Certified Yoga Instructor, a Certified Barre & SUP/SUP Yoga Instructor offering Personal Training & Small Group Fitness classes both in person and virtually. In addition to all of the above she is also the Executive Producer of Minimalism. Please enjoy all the recipes in the Paleo Porn recipe archives!

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