Feast your eyes on a culinary masterpiece that celebrates the humble root vegetables! From the earthy sweetness of parsnips to the vibrant color of carrots, this creamy mashed root vegetable dish promises a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. With the delicate touch of garlic and herbs, each bite melts in your mouth, offering a comforting warmth that's perfect for cozy gatherings. And if you're craving a touch of indulgence, a drizzle of truffle oil adds an extra layer of luxury that will elevate your taste buds to new heights. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that showcases the beauty of root vegetables in their most delectable form. This comprehensive guide features three variations of creamy mashed root vegetables, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish. From a classic rendition to a vegan-friendly version and a recipe that incorporates roasted vegetables, there's something for every palate and dietary preference.
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CREAMY MASHED ROOT VEGETABLES
Steps:
- Set a large pot over high heat and add the milk, cream, salt, thyme and bay leaves. Peel and cut the turnips into 1-inch chunks. Add to the pot and cover partially with a lid. Bring to a boil, and then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook the turnips for 30 minutes.
- Cut the potatoes into 1-inch chunks. After the turnips have cooked for 30 minutes (it takes longer than the potatoes to cook), add the potatoes and continue to simmer until all the vegetables are very tender, about 20 more minutes (the tip of a paring knife should go through with little resistance). Discard the bay leaves and thyme. Drain the turnips and potatoes, reserving 2 cups of cooking liquid, and then mash. Add the cooking liquid and butter. Mix well and season with salt and pepper.
SAVORY MASHED ROOT VEGETABLES
Steps:
- Place all the vegetables and garlic in a large pot and fill with cool water to cover; season with a teaspoon of salt. Bring to boil over medium heat and simmer for about 30 minutes, until the vegetables are very tender.
- While the vegetables are cooking, combine the heavy cream, butter, and herbs in a pot and heat over low flame to melt the butter and infuse the herb flavor into the cream ¿ do not allow to boil. Shut off the heat, cover, and let steep until needed. When ready to use, remove the herb stems and the bay leaves.
- Drain vegetables and put them into a large mixing bowl. Mash with a potato masher. Stir in the warm cream mixture and mix until the liquid is absorbed and the vegetables are smooth; season with salt and pepper. Put the mashed root vegetables in a serving bowl, garnish with chopped chives and drizzle with a healthy dose of olive oil.
ROOT VEGETABLE MASH
Mash doesn't have to be all about potatoes. This superhealthy side adds swede and carrots to the mix for a veggie treat
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Side dish
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place the potatoes, swede and carrots in a large pan of salted water. Bring to the boil and cook for 20-25 mins until tender. Drain and mash with a potato masher. Add the butter and a generous amount of seasoning.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 28 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium
JAMIE OLIVER'S MASHED ROOT VEGETABLES
From Jamie Oliver's cookbook The Return of the Naked Chef. I would like to personally thank Recipezaar member French Tart for posting this recipe for me by request in the Celebrity Chefs' forum. She has kindly given me permission and her blessing to post it on the site. Thank you and mercy buckets, French Tart!
Provided by COOKGIRl
Categories Vegetable
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- *NOTE: swedes are known in US as rutabagas. I've also used yams/sweet potatoes, turnips and fingerlings in this recipe. ~fyi~.
- Feel free to use any single vegetable or a mixture of your favorites. Cookgirl says that a mixture of root vegetables is the way to go!
- Peel the root vegetables then chop up into golf-ball sized pieces, place in salted boiling water and cook until very tender.
- Drain in a colander.
- Place the vegetables back in the pan and mash with a potato masher.
- You can mash them as smooth or as chunky as you like. Season with salt and pepper, then enrich the flavor with extra virgin oil or butter, or both, to taste. (I prefer using both olive oil and butter.).
- Jamie continues to say: once cooked, the mashed vegetables can be kept warm in a bowl covered with kitchen foil over simmering water. This is handy when cooking for a dinner party -- (especially when timing is of utmost importance.).
MASHED ROOT VEGETABLES WITH HORSERADISH
Categories Milk/Cream Potato Side Vegetarian Quick & Easy Root Vegetable Parsnip Turnip Gourmet
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large saucepan of boiling salted water cook the turnips and the parsnips for 10 minutes, add the potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces, and boil the vegetables for 10 to 12 minutes, or until they are tender. While the vegetables are cooking, in a small saucepan heat the cream, the butter, and the horseradish to taste over low heat until the mixture is hot and keep it warm. Drain the vegetables, in the pan cook them over high heat, shaking the pan, for 30 seconds, or until any excess liquid is evaporated, and remove the pan from the heat. Add the cream mixture to the potato mixture, straining it through a fine sieve and pressing hard on the solids if desired. In a bowl mash the vegetables with a potato masher until they are smooth and stir in salt and pepper to taste.
ROOT VEGETABLE & MUSTARD MASH
Make the most of cheap and tasty seasonal root vegetables in this low fat and super healthy side
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Side dish
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Put the veg in a large pan of salted water. Bring to the boil and cook for 15 mins until tender. Drain well, then mash adding the butter, oil and mustard. Season generously. Mix together until the butter has melted, and serve piping hot. This can be made a day ahead and reheated in the pan with a touch more butter, or in the microwave.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 13 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.51 milligram of sodium
MASHED POTATOES AND ROOT VEGETABLES
Make and share this Mashed Potatoes and Root Vegetables recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dancer
Categories Vegetable
Time 40m
Yield 5 cs.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Prepare vegetables, cutting potatoes into chunks, and dicing sweet potato, rutabaga, and turnip.
- Warm cream, milk, butter, nutmeg, and pepper in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Cook vegetables in a large pot with salt and enough cold water to cover by 1/2".
- Cover pot and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are soft, but not falling apart, about 10 to12 minutes.
- Drain vegetables then return them to the pot.
- To evaporate any excess water, increase heat to high and cook vegetables briefly, just until they begin to stick slightly, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Stir them constantly to prevent scorching.
- Mash vegetables using a potato ricer, electric mixer, food mill, or by hand with a masher.
- Once mashed, gradually stir in the warm milk mixture until desired consistency is reached.
- Taste for seasoning and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 259, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 24.1, Sodium 1439.5, Carbohydrate 44.8, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 4, Protein 4.8
CREAMY CELERY ROOT MASH
This is a delicious and quick way to prepare a root veggie that isn't often talked about. Celeriac has a slightly tangy taste that is reminiscent of celery, but much subtler and has a fabulous flavor. Delicious!
Provided by LizardLover2009
Categories Side Dish Vegetables
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place celeriac into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
- Mash celeriac, sour cream, and dill together in a large bowl with a potato masher until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.3 calories, Carbohydrate 14.4 g, Cholesterol 4.2 mg, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 156.6 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
MASHED ROOT VEGETABLES
Provided by Ken Haedrich
Categories Potato Vegetable Side Thanksgiving Vegetarian Root Vegetable Fall Rutabaga Bon Appétit Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook first 4 ingredients in large pot of boiling salted water until almost tender, about 20 minutes. Add potatoes and continue cooking until all vegetables are very tender, about 15 minutes longer. Drain. Discard bay leaf. Return vegetables to same pot. Stir over medium heat to allow excess water to evaporate, about 2 minutes. Add butter; mash until vegetables are almost smooth. Mix in 1 tablespoon parsley. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Rewarm over low heat, stirring often.) Transfer vegetables to bowl. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon parsley.
Tips:
- Choose the right vegetables. Creamy mashed root vegetables can be made with a variety of vegetables, but some of the most popular include potatoes, carrots, parsnips, and turnips. These vegetables are all relatively low in starch and have a slightly sweet flavor that pairs well with the creamy sauce.
- Cook the vegetables until they are tender. The vegetables should be cooked until they are easily pierced with a fork. This will ensure that they are creamy and smooth when mashed.
- Use a good quality butter. The butter will add richness and flavor to the mashed vegetables. Use unsalted butter so that you can control the amount of salt in the dish.
- Don't over-mash the vegetables. Over-mashing the vegetables will make them gluey. Use a potato masher or a fork to gently mash the vegetables until they are smooth and creamy.
- Season the mashed vegetables to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add herbs, such as parsley or thyme, for extra flavor.
Conclusion:
Creamy mashed root vegetables are a delicious and versatile side dish that can be served with a variety of meals. They are also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make creamy mashed root vegetables at home. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious side dish, give this recipe a try.
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