Carrot and Swede Mash with Brown Butter and Thyme

Name: Carrot and Swede Mash with Brown Butter and Thyme
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: Serves 6-8
Ingredients: 75g butter; 3 thyme sprigs leaves picked; 500g carrots peeled and roughly chopped; 1 medium swede (around 600g), peeled and roughly chopped

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⏱ 65 mins 🍽 Serves 6-8 ✅ Easy 🏷 Side dish

This recipe elevates humble carrot and swede into a decadent side dish. The vegetables are boiled until tender, then mashed and combined with a fragrant brown butter infused with thyme and black pepper. The result is a creamy, flavourful mash perfect for accompanying a roast dinner or holiday feast. It can be prepared ahead and stored, making it a convenient yet impressive addition to any special meal.

Ingredients

75g butter
3 thyme sprigs leaves picked
500g carrots peeled and roughly chopped
1 medium swede (around 600g), peeled and roughly chopped

Method

Place the butter in a small frying pan with the thyme leaves and ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper. Heat gently until the butter starts to foam, then take the pan off the heat.
Boil a large pan of salted water. Add the chopped carrots and swede and cook for 30-40 mins until soft. Mash the vegetables thoroughly. While hot, mix in the prepared brown butter and serve immediately. This mash can be stored in the fridge for up to two days or frozen for up to a month.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories130 kcal

Fat11 g

Saturates7 g

Carbs6 g

Sugars6 g

Fibre3 g

Protein1 g

Sodium120 mg

Recipe details

Skill levelEasy

CategorySide dish

DietGluten-free, Vegetarian