Low Carb Carrot and Swede Mash
Brighten up your meal with this creamy, low-carb carrot and swede mash—a healthier, flavorful twist on traditional mashed potatoes! Combining the natural sweetness of tender carrots and earthy swede (rutabaga), this dish is enriched with velvety butter, heavy cream, and a hint of nutmeg for a subtly warming depth of flavor. Perfectly mashed to your preferred consistency, it’s seasoned simply with salt and pepper for a dish that shines on its own or as a versatile side. This quick and easy recipe is ready in under 40 minutes, making it a fantastic choice for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and serve it alongside roasted meats, grilled fish, or hearty vegan mains for a wholesome, keto-friendly treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g carrots
- 500 g swede (rutabaga)
- 50 g unsalted butter
- 60 ml heavy cream
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
- 0.25 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 tbsp parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel and chop the carrots and swede into even-sized chunks, roughly 2 cm in diameter, to ensure they cook evenly.
Fill a large pot with water, add a pinch of salt, and bring it to a boil.
Once the water is boiling, add the chopped carrots and swede, reducing the heat to a simmer.
Cook the vegetables for about 20-25 minutes, or until they are very tender when pierced with a fork.
Drain the cooked vegetables thoroughly and return them to the pot.
Add the unsalted butter and heavy cream to the pot with the vegetables.
Using a potato masher or an immersion blender, mash the carrots and swede until smooth and creamy. Adjust the texture according to your liking.
Season the mash with salt, ground black pepper, and freshly grated nutmeg. Stir to combine well.
Taste the mash and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Transfer the mash to a serving bowl and garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired.
Serve the low carb carrot and swede mash warm as a delicious side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
961 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.3 g | 84% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.3 g | 186% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 171 mg | 57% | |
| Sodium | 2793 mg | 121% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 92.0 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.0 g | 93% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.3 g | ||
| Protein | 10.7 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 399 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 3155 mg | 67% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
