Place the carrots and parsnips in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
Drain the vegetables and place them back in the pot.
Add the butter(reserving a little for garnish, if desired) and the salt and pepper. Mash the vegetables together. Check seasonings.
Place in a serving dish and garnish with a little butter and chopped parsley.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: Serves 6-8
Recipe by The Kitchen McCabe at https://www.thekitchenmccabe.com/2014/03/12/irish-carrot-parsnip-mash/