Description
Simple, comforting & delicious. This carrot and swede mash is a great accompaniment to a roast. It’s also packed with more nutrients than your usual mash.
The default recipe serves 4.
Ingredients
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- 400g carrot, sliced (no need to peel – see note 1)
- 400g swede, peeled and diced (see note 2)
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Add the carrot and swede into a large pan and pour over cold water until fully covered. Salt well.
- Bring the pan to a rapid boil and then time for 20 minutes once the water has reached the boil.
- Test a piece of the swede to make sure it’s soft enough to mash (cook for a little longer if not). Drain the carrot and swede in a colander or large sieve and transfer to a large bowl.
- Use a potato masher to mash together the carrot and swede until you have a rough but even texture. You can also use a potato ricer but make sure the swede is very soft or you’ll need a lot of strength!
- Scatter over the nutmeg and spoon in the butter. Mix together until fully incorporated and season to taste.
Notes
- There are actually more nutrients in the peel so don’t be worried about leaving it on – just make sure to wash them well.
- Make sure to cut the carrot and swede into similar sized pieces so that they cook at the same time.
- For variation, you can add different flavours to the mash. Garlic, thyme, rosemary, sage, horseradish or mustard are all good options.
- To make a smoother, creamier mash add cream, creme fraiche or sour cream.
- The mash can be cooled and kept in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can reheat on the hob/stove or in the microwave or oven with barely any discernable effect to the texture or taste.
- Leftovers can be frozen for up to 3 months. Transfer to a freezer-proof container and layer the top with clingfilm to prevent freezer burn before placing on the lid.
- You can easily make this vegan by omiting the butter or replacing with a dairy-free alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Hob / Stove
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 100
- Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Protein: 2g
Keywords: mash, side dish, roast dinner, vegetables, easy, vegetarian, healthy