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Caramelised parsnip and white bean spread with herb oil and toasties

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Entertaining is made easy with our parsnip and white bean spread. Served with herb oil and warm ciabatta, this dip is the ultimate starter.

  • Serves6
  • Cook time35 minutes
  • Prep time15 minutes
Caramelised parsnip and white bean spread with herb oil and toasties

Ingredients

  • 3 parsnips (400g), peeled, cut into 2cm pieces
  • 2 tbs olive oil, plus ½ cup (125ml)
  • 1 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley, leaves only (30g of leaves), divided
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • ¼ cup (40g) toasted pine nuts, coarsely chopped
  • 400g can cannellini beans, drained, rinsed
  • 1¼ cups (300ml) thickened cream
  • 1 cup (250ml) milk
  • 18 slices ciabatta, chargrilled

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Method

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 230°C. Line a heavy baking tray with baking paper and place on the centre rack of the oven.
  2. Step 2

    In a bowl, toss the parsnips with 2 tbs of oil to coat. Season with salt and transfer to the preheated baking tray. Roast, stirring once, for 20-25 mins or until the parsnips are caramelised and tender.
  3. Step 3

    Meanwhile, bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add all but ¼ cup of the parsley and cook for 30 seconds or until bright green. Drain and immediately transfer the parsley to a large bowl of ice water to chill. Remove the parsley from the ice water and squeeze out the excess moisture. In a blender, blend the blanched parsley, lemon zest, 1 tsp of lemon juice and remaining ½ cup oil on high speed for about 3 mins or until completely smooth and vibrant green. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a small bowl. Coarsely chop the reserved ¼ cup parsley. Stir the chopped parsley and pine nuts into the herb oil. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside. Clean the blender.

  4. Step 4

    In a large pot, combine the cooked parsnips with the beans, cream and milk. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook, uncovered, for 8-10 mins to blend the flavours. Transfer the mixture to the blender. Add 1 tsp salt and 1 tbs of lemon juice and blend, adding enough water by the tablespoonful to form a smooth consistency. Season to taste with more salt and lemon juice, if necessary, and transfer to a wide serving bowl.
  5. Step 5

    Make an indentation in the parsnip mixture and drizzle in some of the herb-pine nut oil. Serve warm or at room temperature with the chargrilled ciabatta. Add more herb-pine nut oil to the spread as needed.