Savory Creamed Parsnips (Thanksgiving) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 lbs parsnips, scraped, thinly sliced
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon margarine
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup skim milk
1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary, minced
1/4 teaspoon lemon rind, grated
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Combine parsnip, onion and garlic in a medium saucepan; cover with water and bring to a boil.
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until parsnips are tender.
Remove from heat; drain well.
Melt margarine in a heavy sauepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth.
Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Gradually add milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened and bubbly.
Remove from heat and stir in rosemary, lemon rind, pepper and salt.
Add reserved vegetables; toss gently.
Serve immediately.