Carrot and Swede Mash : Lower Carb Alternative to Standard Mashed Potato

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

Ingredients

Serves four to six as a side dish
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
1. 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.
2. Add the butter, crème fraîche and horseradish, if using, mash well and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve.

From recipe idea seen here

Swede - also known as rutabaga, or ‘neeps’ in Scotland. Swede is a root vegetable similar to the turnip, although it is less watery in texture. Purplish on the outside, it has sweet-tasting yellow or white flesh and can be cooked in much the same way as other root vegetables such as potatoes. It can also be eaten raw in salads. Read more here

You will find a variety of recipe ideas within this blog, and not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e., use your meter. If you have any concerns about your health, it is always advisable to consult your doctor or health care team.

All the best Jan