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Garlic mashed root vegetables

2
Points®
Total Time
32 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
12 min
Serves
6
Difficulty
Easy
Mashed root vegetables offer a flavor-filled change of pace from plain mashed potatoes. In this recipe, dense roots such as carrots and turnips complement classic potatoes, and butternut squash lends the mashers slight sweetness and a softer texture. This rustic vegetable purée is pretty on the plate, too. Serve it alongside roasted meats or an herb-crusted whole chicken. Or make it the base of a deliciously rich vegetable bowl layered with sautéed greens such as spinach or baby broccoli, topped with toasted sesame seeds or pine nuts and a few curls of shaved parmesan cheese.

Ingredients

Uncooked potato

2 medium, peeled and quartered

Carrots

2 medium, peeled and quartered

Uncooked butternut squash

8 oz, peeled and cut into chunks

Uncooked turnip

1 medium, peeled and cut into chunks

Garlic

5 clove(s), peeled

Table salt

tsp

Fat free sour cream

¼ cup(s)

Fat free chicken broth

½ cup(s), warmed

Black pepper

tsp, or to taste

Table salt

tsp, or to taste

Instructions

  1. Place potatoes, carrots, squash, turnip and garlic in a saucepan and cover with water; add salt, cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 10 to 12 minutes.
  2. Drain vegetables and mash in pan using a potato masher or the back of a wooden spoon. Stir in sour cream and broth; season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.