Root vegetable mash

How to make a delicious root vegetable mash with minimal effort

Course Side Dish

Cuisine British

Keyword carrots, mash, parsnip, potato, swede

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 12

Servings servings

Calories 209kcal

1 large white potato
½ swede
2 parsnips
2 carrots
20 ml milk of choice
20 g butter or margarine of choice - you CAN use a little olive oil instead if that's all you have to hand
Salt and pepper I typically use ⅛ teaspoon salt and the same for black pepper

Put a pan of salted water on to start boiling.
Meanwhile peel, wash and cube your potatoes, swede, parsnips and carrots.
Place the vegetable cubes carefully into the boiling water.
Boil for 10-12 minutes until the cubes are cooked through and tender. You can use a fork to test by pressing into one of the cubes and seeing if it begins to break apart.
Mash your root vegetable cubes until they've reached your desired consistency. I LOVE to use a Masha. It is basically a potato masher with a difference. All you need to do is press a button and it runs it through little grooves to get fine mash. It's really changed my mash 'game' and made it much easier for me to make smooth mash every time. It is also fantastic for use making sauces too.
Add in the milk and butter, stir through and add salt and pepper to taste.
You can add a pinch of nutmeg if you want to really bring out some extra flavour in this creamy vegetable mash.
Serve with your favourite meals and enjoy.
Note: If you don't have a potato masher then you could use a food processor, but make sure to pulse and not to over work it or it'll go stringy and won't be as nice.

Calories: 209kcal