2 1/2 pounds parsnips
3 tablespoons vegetable or chicken stock
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons butter
Peel parsnips, quarter, and remove any woody core. Place in a saucepan, cover with water; bring to a boil and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and drain well.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Place parboiled parsnips in an ovenproof dish. Add stock and sprinkle with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Dot with butter and bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes on low shelf.
Makes 6 servings.