Creamy Carrot and Swede Mash
Thiseasy carrot and swede mash recipe makes a great side dish that goes well withanything you would otherwise serve with mashed potatoes.
Servings: 4
Calories: 233kcal
Ingredients
- 1 kg swede/ rutabaga 2.2 lb
- 500 g carrots 1.1 lb
- 2 bay leaves
- ½ teaspoon dry thyme
- 3 ½ tablespoon butter Note 1
- a few gratings of nutmeg
- ¼ - ½ teaspoon fine sea salt or Kosher more to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper more to taste
- a few sprigs of parsley optional
Instructions
- Peel and chop the vegetables into similar-sized cubes.
- Cook: Place in a saucepan, add bay leaves, thyme, and some salt, bring to a boil. Lower the heat and cook, covered, for 20 to 30 minutes (depending on the size of the cubes), until fork-tender but not mushy (Note 2).
- Drain well and steam dry for about 5 minutes.
- Return to the pot, add butter, nutmeg, salt, pepper, and mash or blend to the desired consistency.
- Adjust the taste as necessary. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can use salted or unsalted but add salt to the mash accordingly.
- Don’t overcook; this could make the mash watery.
Nutrition
Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 352mg | Potassium: 1166mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 21201IU | Vitamin C: 70mg | Calcium: 152mg | Iron: 2mg