Buttery Carrot and Swede Mash
No roast dinner is complete without our slimming-friendly Butter Carrot and Swede Mash. It's beautifully creamy, you’ll love every spoonful!
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NutritionPer Serving
- Calories94
- Carbs12g
- Protein1.2g
- Fat3g
- Saturates0.6g
- Sugars12g
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In our opinion, a roast just isn’t truly complete without our Buttery Carrot and Swede Mash! Silky, rich, and indulgently creamy, you’d never believe it’s slimming-friendly!
You don’t just have to save it for your Sunday dinner, either. This side works well with a wide range of midweek meals, and you can even pop it in the fridge for lunch leftovers. Since it’s so tasty and naturally sweet, it’s also a clever way to sneak extra vegetables into your kids’ plates. They’ll be asking for seconds without ever realising they’re eating something healthy.
What diets is this Buttery Carrot and Swede Mash suitable for?
This Buttery Carrot and Swede Mash recipe is suitable for vegetarian and gluten-free diets, and it can easily be made vegan and dairy-free, provided you swap out the following ingredients for suitable alternatives:
- Reduced-fat spread
Remember to take extra care when you’re cooking for people with allergies. Use separate utensils, cookware, and preparation surfaces.
Do you need any special ingredients to make this Buttery Carrot and Swede Mash?
No, this recipe doesn’t call for any special ingredients. You’ll find everything on the shelves of your local supermarket.
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How many calories are in this Buttery Carrot and Swede Mash?
There are 94 calories per portion in this Buttery Carrot and Swede Mash, which means it falls into our Everyday Light category. These are all dishes under 400 calories, ideal for when you’re after a lighter bite (just like the category name suggests!), and they fit with diet plans like Weight Watchers if you’re calorie counting.
As a guide, an average man needs around 2,500kcal (10,500kJ) a day to maintain a healthy body weight. For an average woman, that figure is around 2,000kcal (8,400kJ) a day. Obviously, if your goal is to lose weight, then you might want to adjust these slightly. You can read more about these recommendations on the NHS website.
Step 1
Put the carrot and swede into a large saucepan of salted water. Bring the pan to the boil, then cover and simmer for about 30 minutes — until soft.
Step 2
Drain the veg in a colander, then the veg to the pan. Add the spread, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Step 3
Mash well, until the carrot and swede reaches your preferred consistency (we like it quite smooth).
What could I serve with this Buttery Carrot and Swede Mash?
This Buttery Carrot and Swede Mash works really well as part of a roast dinner, and it’s also a great accompaniment to any of the following dishes:
How do you know when this Buttery Carrot and Swede Mash is cooked?
You’ll need to cook your carrots and swede for around 30 minutes, or until soft.
Here in the UK, standard advice is to cook food until it has reached 75°C and stayed at that temperature for 2 minutes. This is to keep you and whoever it is you’re cooking for safe.
How long can you keep this Buttery Carrot and Swede Mash in the fridge?
Once you’ve served up your Buttery Carrot and Swede Mash, ideally you should eat it within 4 hours.
If you do allow any leftovers to cool, make sure to refrigerate in a container with a lid, and chill. You can keep leftovers of Buttery Carrot and Swede Mash in the fridge for approximately 3 days or so.
Can I freeze Buttery Carrot and Swede Mash?
Yes, you can! This recipe can be frozen, but please remember to do the following;
- Freeze it as soon as it’s cold enough.
- Use a container or bag that’s suitable for freezing.
Don’t forget to add a label with what it is, and on what date you put it in the freezer!
How do I reheat Buttery Carrot and Swede Mash?
From chilled: Place in a microwaveproof container with loosely fitting lid, and heat for 4-7 minutes — or until piping hot.
From frozen: Allow to defrost, then heat covered in the microwave for 3-5 minutes. Stir. Cook for a further 5-7 minutes — or until piping hot.
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Buttery Carrot and Swede Mash
No roast dinner is complete without our slimming-friendly Butter Carrot and Swede Mash. It's beautifully creamy, you’ll love every spoonful!
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Prep Time
10 MINS
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Cook Time
30 MINS
- KCals 94
- Carbs 12G
Instructions
- Put the carrot and swede into a large saucepan of salted water. Bring the pan to the boil, then cover and simmer for about 30 minutes — until soft.
- Using a colander, drain the veg, then return to the pan. Add the spread, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Mash well, until the carrot and swede mixture reaches your preferred consistency (we like it quite smooth).
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lsurinaSunday 24th December 2017
Going to do sprouts with bacon and parsnips looking forward to Christmas dinner thanks Pinch of Nom for inspirational recipes
JulieTuesday 13th December 2016
Thank you for these wounderful recipes to help me keep on track with my slimming journey. The family won’t even know!!!! X
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