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Carrot and Swede Mash in a glass dish with pepper and fresh thyme sprinkled on top
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Carrot and Swede Mash

Looking for a delicious and easy-to-make side dish? Our Carrot and Swede Mash is the answer.
A delightful twist on traditional mashed potatoes, this root vegetable mash combines the natural sweetness of carrots with the hearty flavour of swede.
It's not just tasty but also lighter on the tummy - perfect for those who want to enjoy comfort food without the guilt.
It pairs well with a variety of main dishes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Active Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Roast Dinner, Side Dish, Vegetarian
Cuisine: British, European, Scottish
Keyword: alternative to mashed potato, carrot and swede, carrot and swede mash, carrot and swede mash recipe, mash, mashed carrot and swede, mashed root vegetables, mashed swede and carrot, root vegetable mash, swede and carrot mash
Yield: 8 People as a side
Calories: 177kcal
Author: Luke and Kay - Flawless Food

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 900 g Swede
  • 900 g Carrots
  • 50 grams Butter or dairy-free alternative
  • Salt and Pepper

Optional Extras

  • Cream/or Milk
  • Fresh Herbs

Instructions

  • Bring a pan of salted water to a boil.
    Sprinkling salt into a pot of water
  • Peel 900 g Swede and 900 g Carrots
    Four carrots,one swede on a green chopping board
  • Dice the carrots and swede into 1 inch cubes
    chopped swede and carrot on a chopping board and a carrot being chopped with a knife in the background
  • Add to the boiling salted water
    Placing chopped carrot and swede into a large pot of boiling water
  • Cook for 20-25 minutes until soft enough to mash.
    Chopped Carrot and Swede in boiling water in a large cooking pot
  • Drain the vegetables in a colander.
    Chopped Carrot and Swede in sieve, drained off water
  • Put cooked carrots and swede cubes back into the pot.
    Placing the drained carrot and swede into a large cooking pot
  • Add 50 grams Butter to the pan. Season with Salt and Pepper
    Carrot and Swede,butter salt and pepper on top in a large pot
  • Mash to the consistency that you desire.
    Mashing the carrot and swede with a masher
  • Add small splashes of warm Cream/or Milk or melted butter if required to get a creamier result.
    Adding a splash of warm milk to the carrot and swede mash
  • Transfer to a serving dish
    Pouring mashed Carrot and Swede Mash into a glass dish
  • Serve with a sprinkle of Fresh Herbs and your choice of main.
    Carrot and Swede Mash scooped up on a large serving spoon

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Nutrition

Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 175mg | Potassium: 940mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 25270IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 1mg