Name: Carrot and swede mash
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: Serves 4–6 as a side dish
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 400g/14oz carrots, scrubbed and chopped; 400g/14oz swede, peeled and chopped; 25g/1oz butter; 2 tbsp crème fraîche; 2 tbsp creamed horseradish (optional); salt and freshly ground black pepper

Prepare: less than 30 mins
Cook: less than 10 mins
Serve: Serves 4–6 as a side dish
Dietary: Egg-free Nut-free Pregnancy-friendly Vegetarian

This delicious, colourful carrot and swede mash is a great low-carb alternative to the standard potato variety. Serve as part of a roast dinner, or to accompany hearty winter dishes, such as pies, stews and casseroles.

By Sunil Vijayakar

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Ingredients

400g/14oz carrots, scrubbed and chopped
400g/14oz swede, peeled and chopped
25g/1oz butter
2 tbsp crème fraîche
2 tbsp creamed horseradish (optional)
salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

Cook the carrots and swede together in a saucepan of boiling salted water for 30–35 minutes, or until tender. Drain and return to the pan.
Add the butter, crème fraîche and horseradish, if using, mash well and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve.

Carrot and swede mash

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