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Simple Veggie Mash Recipe

2 Reviews / 5 Average
Adapted from Food & Wine Magazine
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This Veggie Mash recipe is such a great alternative to roasted veggies because it takes almost half the time. Not to mention it's a great way to switch up your veggie side rather than serving the same ol' salad or steamed green beans. I served it with braised short ribs and gravy on top, and it was a huge hit at my house - enjoy!

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Simple Veggie Mash on 100 Days of Real Food

Veggie Mash Recipe

Adapted from Food & Wine Magazine
2 Reviews / 5 Average
Prep Time: 15 minutes mins
Cook Time: 25 minutes mins
Total Time: 40 minutes mins
Course: Sides
Cuisine: American
Method: Freezer Friendly
Diet: Egg Free, Gluten Free, Peanut/Tree Nut-Free, Vegetarian
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Servings: 4 people
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Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoons butter (divided)
  • ½ pound carrots (peeled and cut into ½-inch dice)
  • ½ pound butternut squash (peeled and cut into ½-inch dice)
  • ½ pound parsnips (peeled and cut into ½-inch dice)
  • ½ pound celery root (peeled and cut into ½-inch dice)
  • 5 cloves garlic (crushed)
  • 2 springs thyme (stems discarded + extra for garnish, if desired)
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 bay leaf

Instructions
 

  • Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in a sauce pot over medium-high heat. Add the diced root veggies, garlic and thyme and cook while stirring occasionally until they begin to soften, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the honey to the pot and stir for a minute or so until well combined, then add the water and bay leaf to the pot, turn the heat down to low, cover and simmer for another 10 to 12 minutes or until the veggies can be easily pierced with a fork and the water is mostly absorbed.
  • Remove the bay leaf, throw in the last tablespoon of butter, and mash with a potato masher (or the back of a fork) until chunky. Garnish with extra thyme (if desired) and serve warm.

Notes

We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Veggie Mash Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 238 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Cholesterol 30mg10%
Sodium 208mg9%
Potassium 779mg22%
Carbohydrates 33g11%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 12g13%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 15870IU317%
Vitamin C 30.9mg37%
Calcium 110mg11%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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About Lisa Leake

Lisa is a wife, mother, foodie, blogger, and #1 New York Times Best-selling author who is on a mission to cut out processed food.

Comments

  1. Dawna Math says

    September 06, 2016 at 10:21 pm

    5 stars
    I think wanna make it for my friend :D Thank you !

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  2. Serly Queen says

    September 06, 2016 at 10:19 pm

    5 stars
    Nice recipe :D i wanna make it for my friend , Thank you very much !
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  3. Kate says

    March 28, 2016 at 6:51 pm

    What a great idea!! Switching up the plain 'ol potato for something more adventurous sounds great!

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  4. Kim says

    March 18, 2016 at 12:01 pm

    Umm. Of I tried to serve that to me children (or even my husband ) I would be told it looks like vomit. Sorry.

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  5. Wendy Dillon says

    March 11, 2016 at 5:05 pm

    Lisa,
    I live in Charlotte, NC and was wondering where do you buy celery root?

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    • Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says

      March 14, 2016 at 4:53 pm

      Hi. Lisa does most of her shopping at Earth Fare and the Matthews Farmer's Market.

      Reply
  6. Katie says

    March 09, 2016 at 1:09 pm

    What an awesome way to get more root veggies in the diet! So warming and comforting and perfect for what's left of the cold weather. I love celery root, but I only prepare it a few different ways. Love that I can add it to this mash.

    Reply
  7. Emma {Emma's Little Kitchen} says

    March 09, 2016 at 12:21 pm

    This is one of my favourite ways to serve root veg- no matter the quantities, it always tastes delicious!

    Reply
  8. Kate says

    March 08, 2016 at 11:16 pm

    Fabulous!

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    • Kate says

      March 08, 2016 at 11:19 pm

      I served mine with Giada's 'Chicken Marsala Meatballs' & the warm bacon salad from Lisa's book as the first course - this side was hearty, flavourful & veggie packed!

      Reply
    • Veronica says

      March 12, 2016 at 7:11 pm

      My 2 year old doesn't like anything that resembles baby food, so the mashed combo won't entice her to eat. Are there any other ways to get her to eat more veggies without tricking her?

      Reply
      • Heather says

        March 31, 2016 at 12:06 pm

        I have some kid friendly recipes on my pinterest board. Feel free to check them out:
        https://www.pinterest.com/foreignmoma/

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