Ingredients

1lbsrusset,peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces

1lbparsnips,peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces

3clovesgarlic

1sprigrosemary

½tbspsalt,plus more to taste

¼cuplight sour cream

¼cupMilk

1tbspunsalted butter

pinchblack pepper

Preparation

Cover potatoes, parsnips, and garlic with 1 inch of water in a 4 to 6-quart pot, then add sprig of rosemary and salt and bring to a boil, partially covered.

Reduce heat and simmer vegetables, partially covered, until very tender but not falling apart, 30 to 40 minutes.

Drain vegetables in a colander.

Discard rosemary and mash warm vegetables along with sour cream, butter, pepper, and remaining pinch of salt, to taste; stir to combine well.