Mashed carrots are not something I would rush to eat and mashed swede is not high on my list of preferences either. But put the two together and you have a delightful, flavoursome combination and I fail to understand why I like it so much, but I do. I hope you enjoy it too

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Ingredients – 4 portions

• 500g Swede peeled and chopped into approx 1cm cubes
• 500g of carrots peeled and chopped to 1cm rings and quartered
• 25g butter
• Salt and pepper to taste

Please note that weights are approximate, I use 1/4 - 1/3 of a decent sized Swede to 3 good sized carrots as a side dish for 4 people.

You will also need

• A medium saucepan
• A potato masher

Method

1. Boil the carrots and swede together in boiling salted water for 15 mins, or until tender
2. Drain off all the water
3. Mash the vegetables with the butter, a little salt and plenty of pepper
4. Serve

Serving suggestions

• Your mash will keep warm successfully so it makes a great side dish for a roast dinner or dinner party.
• Makes a good alternative topping on things like cottage and shepherds pie
• Makes a good alternative to mashed potato with sausages, stews and pies
• Make it a bit special by adding a little grated nutmeg
• This volumes up well, just use equal weights of carrot and swede.
• Dress to impress - sprinkle over some chopped parsley or just push a big sprig into the centre if serving up in a vegetable dish. 

Acknowledgements

Not sure anyone can lay claim to inventing this. For us it just evolved.

Other recipes you might like to try from our collection include:

• For a savoury gravy to go with your carrot and swede mash try our Onion Gravy.
• Peas and sprouts make another great side dish and add a vibrant green to the plate.
• Looking for a little something special to finish off your meal, Tiramisu is a great make ahead dessert.

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Happy eating!