Carrot and Swede Mash

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A delicious carrot and swede mash recipe, full of flavour and lighter on carbs than the more traditional mashed potatoes. A tasty, nourishing side dish that's great for soaking up gravy and sauces.

Servings:

Author: Helen Best-Shaw

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Ingredients

350 g carrot
350 g swede
40 g butter
black pepper and salt - to taste

Optional

2 tsp sugar
parsley leaves to garnish

Instructions

Peel and cut the vegetables into about 1” chunks. Use a sharp, heavy knife for this.
350 g carrot, 350 g swede
Put the vegetables in a good heavy pot. Add water so that the vegetables are just covered.
Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes until both carrot and swede are soft and yielding when you insert a knife.
Drain the cooked swede and carrot. Give a good shake and allow to steam dry in the sieve for a minute.
Shake out any water from the hot pan and return the vegetables. Chop them against the side to make the mashing easier.
Add the butter (reserving a little) together with the pepper and salt.
40 g butter, black pepper and salt
Mash with a potato masher or blend with a stick blender to form a smooth mash. Check the seasoning and stir in sugar if using. Serve topped with the remaining butter and extra black pepper. Garnish to taste with parsley.
2 tsp sugar, parsley leaves to garnish

Notes

Storage

Fridge – Keeps for three days in the fridge in an airtight container. I find that takeaway containers are ideal.

Freezer – Pack the cold mash into sealable containers and freeze for up to three months. Defrost and reheat in the microwave.

Hints and tips

For the best mash, make sure that the vegetables are properly cooked and soft (but not overcooked) before you mash. Mashing is not a substitute for cooking time.
For the smoothest mash use a stick blender to whizz it. Unlike a potato mash it will not go sticky and gluey.
Unlike potato mash, there no need to add milk or other liquid.
Be sure to let the potatoes steam dry before mashing.

• Please note that the nutrition information provided below is approximate and meant as a guideline only.

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