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Quick Swede Puree

Simple root vegetable puree

For a surprisingly quick and easy seasonal accompaniment to your favourite autumnal pies and casserole dishes, try mashed swede instead of the usual mashed potato.

Serve:

3-4

Preparation time:

5 mins

Cooking time:

15 mins

Cost:

Difficulty:

Ingredients

1 swede
25g butter
Splash of water
Salt and pepper to taste

Swedes are one of those very traditional British winter vegetables that seem to have gone out of fashion – I can’t get enough of them, and they make a great change from mashed potatoes.

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Method

1. Simply cut the top and bottom off a swede, and peel off all the skin on the outside.

2. Cut it into cubes measuring around 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch and throw them in a glass bowl with a tiny bit of water – around 1/2 a centimetre or a centimetre in the bottom of the bowl should do it.

3. Add 25g of butter. Cover in cling film (don’t forget to pierce the film) then microwave for 12-15 minutes, after which time it should be soft.

4. Then it’s up to you: either mash it by hand or liquidise it, depending on how rustic you like it. Season to taste. There you have it – a simple root vegetable puree.