No-Frills Root Vegetable Mash
When the colder weather starts to appear, I start to crave warm and hearty meals. Here’s a way to change up your regular mashed potato side dish. These root vegetables have far more nutrients and vitamins than a white potato. Sweet potatoes are full of vitamin A, vitamin C, and manganese. Carrots and parsnips have vitamin A, biotin, vitamin K, potassium and vitamin B6. Cold weather makes these root vegetables even sweeter. Go to your local farmer’s market and try this recipe below!
Ingredients
- 2 medium carrots
- 1 medium sweet potato peeled
- 1 medium parsnip peeled
- (rutabaga OR turnip optional)
- fresh thyme sprig and rosemary sprig
- 3 tablespoons butter, or butter alternative (Earth’s Balance)
- 1 Tablespoon of olive oil
- 3 garlic gloves minced
- 1-2 cups water for boiling
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- After peeling the vegetables cut them up in large 1 -2 inch chunks. Place in pot on medium-low heat with olive oil and herbs. Stir and sauté for 5 minutes. Add water, and cover, let cook until vegetables are soft 20-25 minutes.
- Strain water and herbs, and place vegetables aside in the strainer. Put the already used pot back on the burner, add butter and the minced garlic. Sautee for 3-5 minutes on low heat until garlic is slightly browned. Add the cooked vegetables, turn off heat, and mash together. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Enjoy!
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