While we are certainly partial to a bowl, or two, of creamy, cheesy potato mash, it’s not always the healthiest dinner option to accompany our already rich curries and casseroles.
Instead, why not go for a lighter version? We’ve pulled together a selection of our favourite vegie-based mashes, perfect for acting as the base to our sauces, roast lamb and steamed peas.
There’s all the usual suspects like kumara (orange sweet potato) and celeriac, but there’s also a couple of other vegetable mashes you may not have experimented with yet.
Here you’ll find recipes for our pea and white bean mash, and carrot and cauliflower mash… The options really are endless.
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Special-occasion mash
Three types of cheese added to mashed potatoes adds an extra special touch to this creamy mash.
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Pumpkin mash
Take a break from traditional potato mash with this simple and delicious pumpkin mash, perfect alongside a tender steak, pork cutlets, or atop a hearty shepherd’s pie.
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Cheesy potato and spinach mash
Cheesy potato and spinach mash
Just up your regular mashed potato by adding cheese and spinach for an impressive side dish
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Capsicum mash
Thinly sliced chargrilled capsicum tastes fantastic in a buttery, creamy mash. Add crumbled goat’s cheese for extra flavour and decadence.
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Mashed white beans and zucchini
Mashed white beans and zucchini
This delicious and simple mash can be whipped up in no time at all.
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Buttery mashed celeriac
Simple, smooth and creamy, buttery mashed celeriac is a fabulous side dish, either in place of or as well as mashed potato.
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Cauliflower mash recipe
Cauliflower is all the rage at the moment – is there anything it can’t do?
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Kumara (orange sweet potato) mash
Kumara (orange sweet potato) mash is a great potato mash substitute. Lighter in carbohydrates and slightly sweeter than potato mash – but a similar consistency so holds up well with casseroles or as a pie topping.
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Parsnip mash
Serve this buttery mash with your favourite stew for the ultimate comfort dish.
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Celeriac mash
Creamy and delicious, when it comes to side dishes this celeriac mash is a star.
