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    Hungry Healthy Happy » Recipes » Side Dishes

    Vegetable Mash

    Published: Mar 27, 2019 · Modified: Sep 28, 2021 by Dannii · This post may contain affiliate links · 26 Comments

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    Diet: Gluten Free / Low Fat / Vegan

    Creamy mash potato is a totally comforting side dish. But why not give it a nutrition boost by using a mixture of root vegetables, rather than just potatoes? Anything goes with this Vegetable Mash and not only does it add lot of extra vitamins, but flavour and colour too. A great addition to any roast dinner!

    Mash in a bowl next to a chopping board and various chopped root vegetables.

    We are always looking for more ways to get vegetables in to our diet and this vegetable mash is a really easy way. It's like a classic mashed potato dish, but with 5 other vegetables mixed in. Still all that creamy and comforting flavour, but with a nutrition boost.

    If your kids aren't huge vegetable fans, then this is a great way for them to enjoy them more. Everyone loves creamy mash, right?! You honestly can't taste the difference, especially when it is loaded with sausages and gravy.

    If you are looking for some other mash recipes, then why not try our Mustard Mash, Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes, Carrot and Swede Mash, Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes, Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes, or Microwave Mashed Potato?

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    • Why you will love it
    • Ingredients needed
    • How to make vegetable mash - Step by step
    • How to make creamy mash
    • How to use this mash
    • FAQs
    • Extra tips
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    Why you will love it

    • A good way to boost your vegetable intake
    • Low in fat
    • 100 calories per portion

    Ingredients needed

    All the ingredients needed for this recipe with text overlay labels.

    Pretty much anything goes when it comes to this vegetable mash, but we used a mixture of white potatoes, carrot, butternut squash, parsnip, swede and sweet potato. You could add some softer vegetables like cauliflower or broccoli, but I think root vegetables are best.

    Using carrots in this vegetable mash makes it nice and sweet, and adds plenty of colour too. We went one step further and used butternut squash and sweet potato for even more sweetness and some extra orange colour too.

    A full ingredients list with measurements is in the recipe card below.

    How to make vegetable mash - Step by step

    One: Add the cubes of vegetables to a pan of boiling water and simmer for 10-12 minutes.

    a selection of root vegetables chopped into cubes on a chopping board.

    Two: Drain the vegetables and put them in a bowl.

    A selection of cooked root vegetables chopped into cubes in a white bowl.

    Three: Mash until desired consistency.

    A selection of cooked root vegetables being mashed in a white bowl.

    Three: Stir in the milk and cream cheese, if using, and serve.

    Vegetable Mash in a white bowl.

    How to make creamy mash

    Mash has to be creamy in my opinion. I don't like lumps in it, so I like it nice and smooth with a creamy consistency. We do this by adding a little bit of milk and herb creamy cheese after the vegetables have been mashed.

    You can use grated cheddar, or a plain cream cheese, but I think a herb cream cheese adds lots of extra flavour.

    How to use this mash

    We serve it with sausages, chicken, any kind of roast meat on a Sunday. However, this creamy vegetable mash makes a great topping for shepherd's pie or cottage pie. A traditional comfort food dish that you can give a little vegetable boost to.

    Orange coloured Vegetable Mash in a cream dish.

    FAQs

    Can vegetable mash be made in the microwave?

    The recipe below is for mash made on the hob, but we often make it in the microwave too. What is the advantage of making it in the microwave? It takes less time, and it saves space on the hob which is essential when you are cooking for a big crowd.
    To make it in the microwave, just add all the vegetables to a microwavable bowl, cover and then cook for 8 minutes. Then mash and continue to follow the instructions below.

    Can vegetable mash be frozen?

    Yes, you can can freeze this side dish and it would save you even more time when you are making a roast dinner. To freeze, wait until the mash has cooled down and then add big scoops on to a lined baking tray (so you have several mounds of mash) and then put in the freezer.
    Once they are frozen, you can put them in a freezer bag and back in the freezer, and then take out a lump as and when you need it.
    You can reheat it on the hob, in the oven or in the microwave. The key to successfully freezing mashed potato is to make sure it has plenty of fat in it, so make sure to add milk, butter and cheese.

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    Extra tips

    • Feel free to use a mixture of vegetables, and you could even add some broccoli and cauliflower too.
    • You don't have to make this mash creamy, but a little bit of milk and some cream cheese make it extra creamy and comforting.
    • You can cook this on the hob, but it also cooks well in the microwave.
    • If you are going to freeze the mash, make sure it has plenty of fat added to it otherwise it won't freeze successfully.

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    Recipe

    A bowl of Vegetable Mash on a wooden surface.

    Vegetable Mash

    By: Dannii
    Anything goes with this Vegetable Mash and not only does it add lot of extra vitamins, but flavour and colour too. A great addition to any main meal!
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: British
    Prep: 10 minutes mins
    Cook: 12 minutes mins
    Total: 22 minutes mins
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 100kcal
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    Ingredients

    • 200 g (1 cups) Potato - peeled and cubed
    • 100 g (0.75 cups) Carrot - peeled and cubed
    • 100 g (0.75 cups) Butternut squash - peeled and cubed
    • 100 g (0.75 cups) Parsnips - peeled and cubed
    • 100 g (0.75 cups) Swede (rutabaga) - peeled and cubed
    • 100 g (0.75 cups) Sweet potato - peeled and cubed
    • Milk and cream cheese - optional

    Instructions

    • Add the cubes of vegetables to a pan of boiling water and simmer for 10-12 minutes.
    • Drain the vegetables and put them in a bowl and mash until desired consistency.
    • Stir in the milk and cream cheese, if using, and serve.

    Notes

    • Feel free to use a mixture of vegetables, and you could even add some broccoli and cauliflower too.
    • You don't have to make this mash creamy, but a little bit of milk and some cream cheese make it extra creamy and comforting.
    • You can cook this on the hob, but it also cooks well in the microwave.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1portion | Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Sodium: 42mg | Potassium: 628mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 10380IU | Vitamin C: 23.5mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 2.3mg
    DisclaimerThe nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

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    Comments

    1. Judith

      December 22, 2022 at 6:58 am

      5 stars
      This is definitely my recipe of the year 2022. Utter gorgeous, easy and cheap!

      Reply
    2. Jocelyn

      December 08, 2020 at 10:46 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely delicious, even the other half who usually picks at his veggies went for seconds!
      Another great recipe here, thanks!

      Reply
      • Dannii

        December 09, 2020 at 9:00 am

        It's a great way to get veg dodgers to eat more :)

        Reply
    3. Taylor Kiser

      March 31, 2019 at 2:11 am

      5 stars
      Love all the veggies you used! So delicious! A perfect side dish to add to our Easter menu!

      Reply
    4. Alexandra @ It's Not Complicated Recipes

      March 31, 2019 at 12:50 am

      5 stars
      What a delicious big bowl of comfort food this is! Mmm! I love it :)
      All my favourite veggies!

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    5. Luci's Morsels

      March 30, 2019 at 9:00 pm

      I've done parsnip and cauliflower mash, but I haven't tried it with squash. I'll give it a go! And I agree you have to mix veggies in with some potatoes to get the best consistency (and fewest complaints)!

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