• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

The Scatty Mum

  • Recipes
  • Fall / Autumn Recipes
  • Food Allergies
  • About
  • Subscribe
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes
  • Fall / Autumn Recipes
  • Food Allergies
  • About
  • Subscribe
  • Follow Me!

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipes
    • Fall / Autumn Recipes
    • Food Allergies
    • About
    • Subscribe
  • Follow Me!

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×
    Home » Dairy-Free

    Carrot & Swede Mash (Dairy Free)

    Published: Oct 11, 2022 · Modified: Dec 8, 2022 by Lauren Woodger · Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links - This means I receive a commission for purchases made through those links, at no cost to you · Leave a Comment

    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

    A tasty, simple alternative to mashed potato, this creamy carrot and swede mash is dairy free and makes a wonderful side dish to a roast dinner.

    pinterest image for carrot and swede mash.

    *Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links - This means I receive a commission for purchases made though those links, at no cost to you. Please click here for further info*

    This swede and carrot mash is a great side dish for your Sunday roast or weeknight family meal. Dairy free spread is used to make the mash deliciously buttery and a hint of nutmeg is added to give it a little kick!

    If you are trying to get more vegetables into the kids (or yourself!) this is a great way to do it. Children love the sweet flavour of carrots even if they tell you they don’t like eating them, so disguising them with the swede in this mash is perfect.

    It is also a great low-carb alternative to standard mash potato. Why not make my Chicken, Bacon & Mushroom Pie With Potato Topping and swap the regular mash for some nourishing carrot and swede mash instead!

    Jump to:
    • ❓ Swede V’s Turnip - What’s The Difference?
    • 🍅 Ingredients
    • ✏️ Instructions
    • ⚡ Substitutions & Variations
    • 🔪 Equipment
    • 🥡 Storage
    • 🍴 Serving Suggestions
    • 💬 Recipe FAQ
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ❓ Swede V’s Turnip - What’s The Difference?

    A lot of people think that a swede and a turnip are the same, although they come from the same family they are different!

    Swede was originally called the “Swedish Turnip” as this is where it came from. The name was then shortened to “swede”.

    Swedes tend to be bigger than turnips with a tougher outer skin and are usually purple or yellowy in colour, whilst the skin of a turnip is normally whiter and they are a smaller ball like shape.

    In the US a swede is known as a Rutabaga!

    carrot and swede mash in a bowl with a spoon.

    🍅 Ingredients

    ingredients laid out for dairy free carrot and swede mash.
    • Carrots - Carrots are a really versatile and affordable vegetable, packed full of vitamin A. They are a staple food in most households and are what gives the mash that gorgeous orange tone.
    • Swede - A highly under rated and under used vegetable. Try and find a medium sized swede around 600g, but don’t worry if it’s not exact as this won’t affect the recipe.
    • Dairy Free Butter - I always use Flora Plant Butter, but any dairy free spread will work. 
    • Nutmeg - I have used ground nutmeg for ease, but you can also grate a little fresh nutmeg into the mash. Go easy though as fresh nutmeg has a much stronger flavour so you may only need half the amount.
    • Salt & Pepper - Season to taste. If you are cooking for small children skip this and just season your own when eating.

    Scroll to the recipe card for quantities.

    ✋ Be sure to double check all packaging for allergens. ✋

    ✏️ Instructions

    chopped carrot and swede in a colander.

    Peel the swede (see top tips below) and chop into 1 inch cubes. You will need a sharp knife for this as swede is notoriously tough when raw.

    You can either peel the carrots or just give the skin a good scrub, as this is where most of the nutrients are. Chop into 1 inch cubes also.

    carrot and swede being mashed in a saucepan.

    Boil the vegetables in a saucepan for around 20 minutes. You don’t want the veg to be too soft just tender, as this can cause the mash to be watery, so keep checking by pricking a fork into the carrots and swede.

    When tender, drain into a colander and leave to air dry. This is important, don’t skip this step!

    carrot and swede mashed being blended in a saucepan.

    Add the dairy free butter and nutmeg to the saucepan along with the vegetables and mash with a potato masher until most of the lumps are removed.

    To make the mash extra smooth, use a stick blender and blend until smooth.

    close up of swede and carrot mash in a white bowl.

    You will not achieve a smooth mash without a blender due to the coarse nature of the swede, but feel free to just use a potato masher if you prefer a more rustic texture.

    TOP TIP! Swedes have a tough outer skin, so make sure you have a sturdy vegetable peeler which will make peeling much easier. Chop the bottom off one end of the swede with a sharp knife to make it easier to rest the swede on a chopping board whilst peeling.

    TOP TIP! Leave the boiled veg to air dry, this lets a lot of the steam and water evaporate meaning you won’t get a wet watery mash. To speed this process up, you can tip the veg back into a saucepan without water and heat a little, stirring all the time, just be careful to keep stirring or they may burn.

    ⚡ Substitutions & Variations

    • Dairy - If you don’t have any dairy free spread, you can substitute it for some olive oil. If dairy isn’t a problem for you just use standard butter.
    • Herbs & Spices - Instead of the nutmeg why not try a dash of cinnamon or curry powder for something a little different? A tablespoon of chopped fresh coriander also works really nicely.
    • Potatoes - If you aren’t able to get hold of any swede, just use 500g of standard or sweet potatoes along with the carrots.

    🔪 Equipment

    Sturdy Vegetable Peeler

    Stick Blender

    Potato Masher

    Sharp Knife

    🥡 Storage

    Leftovers

    If you have leftovers they will keep in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days. 

    Re-heating

    Re-heat in the microwave in a microwave proof container with a loosely fitting lid for around 4-5  minutes, stirring after each minute, until piping hot.

    Freezing

    Freeze in a freezer proof container for up to 3 months. Defrost in the fridge overnight and re-heat as above.

    You may need to drain some of the water that has accumulated while defrosting before re-heating.

    close up of carrot and swede mash in a white bowl with a roast chicken beside it.

    🍴 Serving Suggestions

    Serve the mash as a side dish along with my Slow Cooker Roast Potatoes, Braised Red Wine Cabbage, Gluten Free Cauliflower Cheese, roasted carrots & green beans & Pan Fried Brussel Sprouts with your Sunday roast or Christmas dinner.

    Use instead of a potato topping in a shepherds pie, Chicken & Bacon Potato Topped Pie or this Dairy Free Fish Pie.

    It’s also delicious served alongside a traybake like this Sticky Sausage or Lemon & Garlic Chicken traybake.

    💬 Recipe FAQ

    Why is my mash watery?

    It could be that you have boiled the vegetables for too long. They need to be just tender and not soft. Check them by pricking a fork into the vegetables. Also make sure you let them air dry to give the steam and water time to evaporate.

    If you loved this recipe, please leave me a 5🌟 rating or comment below. I really do appreciate it. 😊

    📖 Recipe

    carrot and swede mash in a bowl with a spoon.

    Carrot & Swede Mash (Dairy Free)

    Lauren Woodger
    A tasty, simple alternative to mashed potato, this creamy carrot and swede mash is dairy free and makes a wonderful side dish to a roast dinner.
    5 from 2 votes
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Steam Drying Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 40 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American, British
    Servings 4 -6 servings
    Calories 132 kcal

    Equipment

    • Stick Blender
    • Sharp knife
    • Potato Masher
    • Sturdy Vegetable Peeler

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 500 g carrots chopped into 1 inch cubes
    • 1 medium swede peeled and chopped into 1 inch cubes
    • 25 g dairy free butter
    • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Peel the swede and chop into 1 inch cubes.
    • You can either peel the carrots or just give the skin a good scrub. Chop into 1 inch cubes also.
    • Boil the vegetables in a saucepan for around 20 minutes. You don’t want the veg to be too soft, just tender, as this can cause the mash to be watery, so keep checking by pricking a fork into the carrots and swede.
    • When tender, drain into a colander and leave to air dry.
    • Add the dairy free butter and nutmeg to the saucepan along with the vegetables and mash with a potato masher until most of the lumps are removed.
    • To make the mash extra smooth, use a stick blender and blend until smooth.

    Notes

    TOP TIP! Swedes have a tough outer skin, so make sure you have a sturdy vegetable peeler which will make peeling much easier. Chop the bottom off one end of the swede with a sharp knife to make it easier to rest the swede on a chopping board whilst peeling.
    TOP TIP! Leave the boiled veg to air dry, this lets a lot of the steam and water evaporate meaning you won’t get a wet watery mash. To speed this process up, you can tip the veg back into a saucepan without water and heat a little, stirring all the time, just be careful to keep stirring or they may burn.
    You will not achieve a smooth mash without a blender due to the coarse nature of the swede, but feel free to just use a potato masher if you prefer a more rustic texture.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 132kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 139mgPotassium: 696mgFiber: 6gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 20885IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 83mgIron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    More Dairy-Free Recipes

    • A white bowl containing honey and mustard coated cocktail sausages, with cocktail sticks poking out of them.
      Honey And Mustard Glazed Cocktail Sausages
    • Three stuffed peppers with faces carved into them on a white plate.
      Halloween Jack O'Lantern Stuffed Peppers
    • A roast chicken on a white plate garnished with rosemary and lemon.
      Greek Style Roast Chicken With Lemon, Garlic & Rosemary
    • Someone taking some chicken curry out of a silver bowl with a fork.
      Leftover Chicken Curry
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    No Comments

    Let me know what you think of this recipe! Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Primary Sidebar

    Lady standing in a kitchen with an apron on.

    The Scatty Mum was born as somewhere to share my experience as a Mum of a child with multiple food allergies and tasty easy allergy friendly recipes that are suitable for the whole family.

    Throw in some product reviews, general parenting rambling and you get the jist. And wine.. there is always time for wine! x

    More About Me →

    Autumn Recipes

    • Curry pie with a slice cut out of it.
      Vegetable Curry Pies
    • minced lamb and sweet potato hotpot in a casserole dish with a lid to the side.
      Easy Minced Lamb & Sweet Potato Hotpot
    • Slow Cooker Rolled Lamb Breast
    • gluten free swedish meatballs in a gravy in a black frying pan
      Gluten Free Swedish Meatballs (IKEA Copycat)
    • Two white bowls containing sweet potato, coconut & chilli soup. A spoonful is being taken out of one of the bowls.
      Sweet Potato Coconut And Chilli Soup
    • close up photo of sausage and baked bean casserole on a white plate with some broccoli.
      Slow Cooker Sausage & Bean Casserole

    Popular Posts

    • Griddled chicken breast on a plate with a bowl of rice and salad.
      Nando's Butterfly Chicken
    • Homemade Nandos spicy rice in a brown bowl, with another bowl of rice in the background.
      Homemade Nando's Spicy Rice
    • a Plate of creamy prawn pasta.
      Creamy Prawn And Chorizo Pasta
    • Two sea bass fillets on a white plate.
      Air Fryer Sea Bass
    • crushed potatoes on a white plate garnished with parsley.
      Air Fryer Crispy Garlic Smashed Potatoes
    • Carrots chopped into batons on a chopping board.
      How To Cut Carrot Sticks

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy/Disclosure
    • Accessibility Statement

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright 2023 The Scatty Mum