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Healthy Garlicky Root Vegetable Mash Recipe

This healthy root vegetable mash blends parsnips, turnip, and celeriac for a creamy, garlicky alternative to classic mashed potatoes.
Packed with flavor from garlic, butter, and chives, this dish is a wholesome, lower-carb side perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 109 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Potato masher

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large parsnips peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 large turnip peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 medium celeriac peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 6 garlic cloves minced
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter plus a few pats for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives plus extra for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Boil the Vegetables: In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the parsnips, turnip, and celeriac chunks, and cook for about 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender when pierced with a fork. Drain them well in a colander.
  • Sauté the Garlic: In the same pot, warm the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about a minute, stirring frequently to release its aroma without letting it burn.
  • Mash the Vegetables: Take the pot off the heat, add the butter, and return the boiled vegetables to the pot. Use a potato masher to mash the vegetables to your desired consistency.
  • Season and Finish: Stir in the kosher salt, black pepper, and 2 tablespoons of chopped chives. Transfer the mash to a serving dish, top with extra butter pats, and sprinkle with additional chives as garnish. Serve warm.

Notes

Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 4–5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Reheating: Thaw frozen mash overnight in the refrigerator. Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 20–30 minutes, on the stovetop until hot, or in the microwave for 1–2 minutes.
Substitutions: Feel free to use other light-colored root vegetables like rutabaga, white sweet potato, jicama, or yuca as substitutes for variety.

Nutrition

Calories: 109kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 199mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3g
Keyword creamy vegetable side dish, garlic butter mash, healthy food recipes, healthy mashed root vegetables, low-carb mash recipe, simple celeriac mash
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