Swede And Carrot Mash
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Serves: serves 2
 
Ingredients
  • 400g Swede chopped into 3 - 4 cm chunks
  • 150g Carrot chopped into 3 - 4 cm chunks
  • Pinch of Nutmeg
  • 40g Salted Butter (optional)
  • Salt & Pepper to Taste
Instructions
Regular Instructions
  1. Boil or steam vegetables as you normally would - about 30 mins till they are soft
  2. Drain and in a bowl, add butter, vanilla and seasoning.
  3. Use a masher or food processor to mash everything together until the vegetables reach a lumpy or smooth texture, as you prefer.
Thermomix Instructions
  1. Fill the Thermomix to half way through the internal steamer basket and fill with root vegetables.
  2. Put the lid in place and boil for 20 - 25 minutes/ Varoma / Speed 3
  3. Stick a knife into one of the larger pieces of vegetable to check that it's fairly soft
  4. Pour out the water, but don't drain too thoroughly - a tablespoon or two of reserved water is helpful
  5. Tip the vegetables into the Thermomix bowl and chop for 45 Seconds/Speed 5
  6. Add nutmeg, butter and seasoning and mix another 15 Seconds/Speed 5
Recipe by Keeper of the Kitchen at https://www.keeperofthekitchen.com/2016/01/24/root-vegetable-mash/