Carrot and Swede Mash
Carrot and Swede Mash is an incredibly comforting vegetable side dish that is delicious alongside your Sunday roast dinner. This recipe shows you how to make it on the hob but also gives an option how to make it very quickly using the Instant Pot.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 133kcal
Ingredients
- 1 swede 800g - 1 kg
- 500 g carrots peeled and chopped roughly
- 1 kg chicken stock (from a stock cube) (250g for Instant Pot Method)
- 50 g unsalted butter
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Stovetop Method
- Place the peeled and diced carrot and swede into a large saucepan.
- Pour over 1kg of stock.
- Place the lid on and bring the vegetables to a boil then turn the heat down to a gentle simmer for 45 minutes.
- Drain the carrot and swede and return to the saucepan.
- Add the butter, salt and pepper and mash until relatively smooth.
- Serve straightaway, sprinkled with parsley if you like.
Instant Pot Method
- Place the peeled and diced carrot and swede in the bottom of the Instant Pot.
- Pour over 250g of stock.
- Place the lid on the Instant Pot and set the valve to sealed.
- Press Pressure Cook and set the timer for 8 minutes.
- When the timer goes off, turn off the Instant Pot.
- Quick release the pressure from the pot.
- Drain the carrot and swede and return to the Instant Pot.
- Add the butter, salt and pepper and mash until relatively smooth.
- Serve straightaway, sprinkled with parsley if you like.
Notes
- Use organic vegetables if you can.
- It makes sense to use a stock cube with the stovetop version as you need quite a lot. But I generally use fresh stock when making the Instant Pot version. Don’t waste the stock when you drain the vegetables though but reserve for making gravy.
- Make Ahead – you can make and keep in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
- Freeze – you can freeze Carrot and Swede Mash for up to 3 months.
- Add a splash of whipping cream for the ultimate Creamy Carrot and Swede Mash.
- This is the Instant Pot we use.
Ingredient measurements
- Please note when you see ‘grams’ listed as opposed to ‘millilitres,’ or any other term of measurement, that is not incorrect. I weigh all of my ingredients, including liquids, for accuracy.
US customary measurements
These US measurements for the ingredients provided are based on a conversion calculator. This recipe was tested with metric measurements and I recommend using a digital scale to weigh ingredients for the most accurate results. READ MORE >>> Why you should always weigh vs measuring with cups.Nutrition information
Please note that the nutrition information provided below is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. It will vary based on the specific ingredients you use. Please seek a professional nutritionist’s advice for further clarification. The nutrition serving is for 1 serving of mash.Nutrition
Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 223mg | Potassium: 507mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 14130IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 1mg