Carrot and Swede Mash
Carrot and swede mash is a really tasty, healthy alternative to mashed potato. It's got nearly half the amount of carbs and calories. Use it just like you would mashed potato.
Ingredients
- 400 g carrots scrubbed clean
- 400 g swede
- 50 g butter
- ¼ teaspoon grated nutmeg
Instructions
- Peel the swede and cut in half through the root with a sharp knife. Lay each half face down and cut into 1.5 cm slices. Cut each slice into 1.5 cm dice.
- Cut the carrots into similar sizes pieces.
- Add the vegetables to a pan and cover with boiling water. Bring up to the boil and simmer for 20 minutes. The cooked vegetables should be tender to the point of a knife.
- Drain well, and leave uncovered for a couple of minutes for the steam to evaporate.
- Mash well, by hand, or with a hand blender or food processor. The mixture should be smooth and lump free.
- Add the butter and seasoning, and mix well.
Notes
Take care cutting the swede as raw swede is quite tough. You'll need a sharp knife.
For a vegan or dairy free alternative, use olive oil instead of butter, or omit the fat altogether.
You could also add a little chopped roasted garlic, or chopped rosemary or thyme leaves.
Nutrition
Calories: 167kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2.1gFat: 10.3gSaturated Fat: 6.5gFiber: 5gSugar: 10.5g
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