Mashed Potatoes With Vegetables Recipes

JAMIE OLIVER'S MASHED ROOT VEGETABLES

Steps:

• *NOTE: swedes are known in US as rutabagas. I've also used yams/sweet potatoes, turnips and fingerlings in this recipe. ~fyi~.
• Feel free to use any single vegetable or a mixture of your favorites. Cookgirl says that a mixture of root vegetables is the way to go!
• Peel the root vegetables then chop up into golf-ball sized pieces, place in salted boiling water and cook until very tender.
• Drain in a colander.
• Place the vegetables back in the pan and mash with a potato masher.
• You can mash them as smooth or as chunky as you like. Season with salt and pepper, then enrich the flavor with extra virgin oil or butter, or both, to taste. (I prefer using both olive oil and butter.).
• Jamie continues to say: once cooked, the mashed vegetables can be kept warm in a bowl covered with kitchen foil over simmering water. This is handy when cooking for a dinner party -- (especially when timing is of utmost importance.).

SAVORY MASHED ROOT VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Place all the vegetables and garlic in a large pot and fill with cool water to cover; season with a teaspoon of salt. Bring to boil over medium heat and simmer for about 30 minutes, until the vegetables are very tender.
• While the vegetables are cooking, combine the heavy cream, butter, and herbs in a pot and heat over low flame to melt the butter and infuse the herb flavor into the cream ¿ do not allow to boil. Shut off the heat, cover, and let steep until needed. When ready to use, remove the herb stems and the bay leaves.
• Drain vegetables and put them into a large mixing bowl. Mash with a potato masher. Stir in the warm cream mixture and mix until the liquid is absorbed and the vegetables are smooth; season with salt and pepper. Put the mashed root vegetables in a serving bowl, garnish with chopped chives and drizzle with a healthy dose of olive oil.

EASY MASHED POTATO AND ROASTED VEGETABLE ENCHILADAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• In a large mixing bowl, combine broccoli, mushrooms, zucchini, and carrots. Drizzle the vegetables with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Spread vegetables in a single layer in a shallow baking dish. Roast vegetables in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes; stir halfway through their cooking time. When finished cooking, remove from the oven, and reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Bring water, milk, and butter to a boil in a large pot. Remove the pot from heat, and mix in the mashed potato flakes. Let stand two minutes, then stir the mashed potatoes with a fork until they are smooth. Stir in roasted vegetables.
• In a dry, nonstick skillet over medium heat, quickly heat each tortilla on both sides to make pliable. Dip the tortillas in enchilada sauce. Put a large spoonful (approximately 1/4 to 1/3 cup) of potato-veggie mixture into the center of each tortilla. Top mixture with about 1 to 2 tablespoons cheese, and roll tortillas. Place seam-side down in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour extra sauce over top, and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for approximately 20 to 30 minutes, or until the enchiladas are heated through.

GARDEN MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place the potatoes, carrots, garlic and jalapeno in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain., Mash vegetables with butter, salt and pepper; stir in corn and cheese.

MASHED POTATOES AND ROOT VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Prepare vegetables, cutting potatoes into chunks, and dicing sweet potato, rutabaga, and turnip.
• Warm cream, milk, butter, nutmeg, and pepper in a small saucepan over low heat.
• Cook vegetables in a large pot with salt and enough cold water to cover by 1/2".
• Cover pot and bring to a boil over high heat.
• Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are soft, but not falling apart, about 10 to12 minutes.
• Drain vegetables then return them to the pot.
• To evaporate any excess water, increase heat to high and cook vegetables briefly, just until they begin to stick slightly, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Stir them constantly to prevent scorching.
• Mash vegetables using a potato ricer, electric mixer, food mill, or by hand with a masher.
• Once mashed, gradually stir in the warm milk mixture until desired consistency is reached.
• Taste for seasoning and serve hot.

4 VEGETABLE MASH ALTERNATIVES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400ºF.For the roasted carrots:Rinse carrots (no need to peel!) thoroughly and pat dry. Slice into 1-inch pieces and spread on a rimmed sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, tossing until well-coated. Roast for 1 hour or until fork-tender. For the roasted cauliflower:Cut head of cauliflower into florets with cauliflower stem. Spread cauliflower on a rimmed sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, tossing until well-coated. Roast for 45 minutes or until fork-tender. For the roasted beets:Line a baking pan with aluminum foil. Rinse beets thoroughly and pat dry. Rub beets with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Place beets in a baking ban and cover with aluminum foil. Roast in the oven for 50-60 minutes. Set the beets aside to cool for several minutes, but still warm to the touch. Peel off the outer skin and cut the beets into quarters. For the roasted butternut squash:Line a rimmed sheet pan with aluminum foil. Cut butternut in half and scoop out the seeds. Drizzle the cut sides with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Place butternut cut side down on the sheet pan. Roast in the oven for 50-60 minutes or until fork-tender. Set aside to cool for several minutes, but still warm to the touch. Cut off the stem and peel the outer skin of the butternut. To prepare the vegetable mash:While your vegetable of choice is roasting, heat olive oil in a small skillet. Add onion and garlic, sprinkle with salt, and cook until translucent. Set aside. Add roasted vegetable, butter, half-and-half and sautéed onion and garlic into a food processor. Process until smooth and creamy. Add more half-and-half a tablespoon at a time if needed. Sprinkle with salt to taste and serve.