Swede, Carrot and Apple Mash

Name: Swede, Carrot and Apple Mash
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 400 g carrots, peeled and cut in 2cm slices; 1 small swede, about 400g, peeled and cut into 2cm pieces; 300 g Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and roughly chopped; 40 g butter; 1 tbsp. wholegrain mustard; 75 mL crème fraîche; Small handful parsley, leaves picked and roughly chopped

This creamy, sweet and earthy mash is a great side to any meal. If you prefer a smoother texture, use a stick blender rather than a masher.

By The GH Kitchen TeamPublished: 17 December 2021

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This easy veg side only requires one pan and is done on the hob, meaning there's more room in the oven for your other Christmas dishes. Plus, it only costs 59p per portion!

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Yields:

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Cal/Serv:

172

Ingredients

400 g carrots, peeled and cut in 2cm slices
1 small swede, about 400g, peeled and cut into 2cm pieces
300 g Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and roughly chopped
40 g butter
1 Tbsp. wholegrain mustard
75 ml crème fraîche
Small handful parsley, leaves picked and roughly chopped

Directions

1. Step 1Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. Cook the carrots and swede for 25min, adding the apple for the final 10min of cooking.
2. Step 2Drain into a colander and leave to steam dry for 10min. Return the drained veg to the pan with some seasoning. Add the butter, mustard and crème fraîche and mash roughly.
3. Step 3Heat through, if needed, until piping hot. Stir through the parsley, check seasoning and serve.

Get ahead

Prepare to end of step 2 up to a day ahead. Cool, cover and chill. Complete recipe to serve, making sure the mixture is piping hot.

Per serving:

Calories: 172
Protein: 2g
Total fat: 12g
Saturates: 7g
Carbs: 13g
Total sugars: 13g
Fibre: 5g

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