Non-Potato Maple Mash
Updated Apr. 08th, 2024
Do you ever get cravings for a mashed side dish, only you don’t have any potatoes? We completely understand the frustration. Thankfully this non-potato mash is just the thing you need to get your meal plans back on track. By using turnips and carrots, with a tiny bit of sweetness from maple syrup, this dish is not only healthy and delicious, it’s easy to make and pairs perfectly with a protein.
- Gluten Free
- Corn Free
- Egg Free
- Sugar Free
- Vegetarian
Ingredients:
| 3 medium raw turnips, chopped | 2 tablespoon maple syrup | |
| 4 cups carrots, chopped | 2 tablespoon extra virgin coconut oil |
Directions
- Chop your carrots and turnips into smaller pieces, making it easier for them to soften faster. Place in a large pot filled with water, and bring to a boil over medium heat.
- After roughly 20 minutes, your vegetables should be nice and soft. Do the fork-piercing test if you’re uncertain. Remove from heat, and drain the water.
- Place vegetables in a large bowl; add in the maple syrup and coconut oil. Mash with a hand masher. Sprinkle with some salt and pepper – serve hot!
Make It This Way
For more of a hearty mash, try adding in a little sweet potato to your vegetables. If you do, just be sure to peel them first.
Give this side dish some added zing by stirring in a little dried ginger, and minced garlic.
Try This
This dish would add colour to any Thanksgiving, Christmas or Easter dinner – the added sweetness goes great with turkey, chicken or a roast.
This recipe for non-potato maple mash is a great idea to have an alternative to mashed potatoes if you do not have any potatoes on hand or if you want to eat something with the same texture as mashed potatoes but not actually having potatoes. This is such a great and healthy recipe that also sneaks in more vegetables and a different variety of vegetables that you can include with no one realizing. Great recipe.