Parsnip “Risotto” with Peas and Basil

 

Number of servings: 4

 

Ingredients:

 

2 large parsnips (about 1 lb), peeled and chopped
1 cup fresh (or frozen and thawed) peas
2 tbsp flax seeds
1 tsp salt
black pepper, to taste
1 tbsp olive oil
¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
juice of ½ lemon

 

Preparation:

Place the peas in hot water to warm and set aside. Place the parsnips, flax seeds, salt and black pepper in a food processor and blend until the mixture is chopped to a rice-like consistency. Transfer the parsnip mixture to a bowl and toss with the lemon juice, olive oil, peas and basil.