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Carrot and Swede Mash with Vegan Butter and Optional Cream Cheese Recipe

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This Carrot and Swede Mash is a creamy, comforting side dish that combines the natural sweetness of carrots and swede with vegan butter and plant milk for a smooth texture. Enhanced with simple seasonings and optional add-ins like vegan cream cheese, garlic powder, and fresh herbs, it’s perfect for a wholesome vegan meal or a delicious accompaniment to any main course.

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 550g/19.5oz (about 4 large) carrots
  • 1 swede/ratabaga (about 675g/24oz, chopped)

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 heaped tbsp vegan butter
  • 25ml / 1/8 cup unsweetened plant milk (oat, soya, or almond)

Seasonings

  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Cracked black pepper, to taste

Optional Add-Ins

  • 1 heaped tbsp vegan cream cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Handful of freshly chopped herbs

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Vegetables: Peel the carrots and swede, then chop the swede into even-sized pieces to ensure uniform cooking. This step guarantees tender vegetables for mashing.
  2. Cook the Vegetables: Place the chopped carrots and swede in a large pot of boiling water. Cook them for about 20-25 minutes, or until they are very soft and easily pierced with a fork.
  3. Drain and Mash: Drain the cooked vegetables thoroughly and return them to the pot or a large mixing bowl. Add the vegan butter, unsweetened plant milk, salt, and cracked black pepper.
  4. Mash to Desired Consistency: Using a potato masher or electric hand mixer, mash the vegetables until smooth and creamy. Adjust the texture by adding more plant milk if necessary.
  5. Add Optional Ingredients: If desired, fold in vegan cream cheese, garlic powder, and freshly chopped herbs to boost flavor and richness.
  6. Final Seasoning and Serve: Taste the mash and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve warm as a delicious vegan side dish.

Notes

  • For an extra creamy texture, warm the plant milk before adding it to the mash.
  • You can substitute swede with parsnips if preferred, though it will alter the flavor slightly.
  • The optional vegan cream cheese and garlic powder add depth, but the dish is flavorful even without them.
  • Fresh herbs like parsley, chives, or thyme complement this mash beautifully.
  • This mash can be made ahead and gently reheated with a splash of plant milk to restore creaminess.

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