Potato Council
supporting the British potato industry
Winter Vegetable Mash
Vegetarian
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 1 red chilli finely chopped, seeds removed
- 1 large parsnip, peeled and diced
- 2 leeks, sliced into rings
- 350g/12 oz potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp English mustard
- 60g/2oz mature cheddar, grated
- 60g/2oz light cream cheese
Method
- Heat oil in saucepan, gently cook the onion, garlic, chilli, parsnips and leeks with a few tbsps of water and the lid on for 5 mins. Add enough boiling water from the kettle to just cover and simmer gently for 15 mins or until the veg are tender.
- Meanwhile, boil potatoes for 20 mins or until tender; drain then mash with milk, mustard, cream cheese, 3/4 of the cheddar cheese and freshly ground black pepper.
- Drain the vegetables well, stir into the mashed potato and serve sprinkled with the remaining cheese. Great served with ham or roast beef.
Tip:
Try this hearty mashed potato with the best of British winter vegetables and tasty cheese. If you are really short of time, use ready prepared mash potato.