Sage and Garlic Swede and Sweet Potato Mash

Name: Sage and Garlic Swede and Sweet Potato Mash
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 2 tsp finely minced garlic; 500 g sweet potato, peeled and cut into 2-3cm cubes; 4 tbsp butter; 1 tbsp finely chopped sage leaves; 500 g swede, peeled and cut into 1-2cm pieces; Salt and pepper, to taste; 150 ml double cream

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
30 min

Appears in

The Garlic Story: Nourish your body, delight your palate

By Kumud Gandhi

Published 2023

About

Sage and garlic are happy bedfellows that elevate simple vegetables into something really warm, comforting and special. Swede and sweet potato mash is a great accompaniment to any number of dishes and makes a change from the usual carbs.

Ingredients

500 g swede, peeled and cut into 1-2cm pieces
500 g sweet potato, peeled and cut into 2-3cm cubes
4

Side dish
Vegetarian
Gluten-free

Method

Place the swede in a large saucepan, cover with water by a few inches and season generously with salt (at least 2 teaspoons). Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and cook for 5 minutes.
Add the sweet potato and cook for a further 10 minutes, or until both that and the swede are easily pierced with the tip of a knife. Drain, reserving a lit