Swede Mash (Rutabaga) with ginger, nutmeg and a little cream

May 31, 2023 | 0 comments

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This easy swede mash can be used a side or a main course. Make it vegan by using a vegan cream. Swede mash is a common side dish, but this has fresh ginger, generous nutmeg and chilli to add extra flavour and a touch of creaminess.
It tastes really good and may even convert small (or large!) veggie phobes!
Line the dish with potato slices and you could even use it as a main course

What do you need to make swede (rutabaga) mash

cooked swede in a stainless steel saucepan.
breadcrumbs in a white dish on a blue striped tea towel.
garlic, ginger, nutmeg and chill in a white dish on a blue striped tea towel.
double cream in a white dish on a blue striped tea towel.
  • swede (rutabaga), about half a medium sized one
  • chilli (optional), I have lots and thought I’d pop one in with the swede, it didn’t seem to make much difference!
  • breadcrumbs. These are used both in the puree, and for the topping
  • double cream.
  • a little of any type of sugar, maple syrup etc. It just takes off a slightly bitter edge
  • fresh ginger. Fresh gives a completely different flavour to ground ginger. It can be kept in the freezer and grated whilst still frozen
  • nutmeg. You can definitely taste the nutmeg in this, so worth using. Please use whole nutmeg, freshly grated. The whole nutmegs keep for literally years, so are easy to have in. The ready ground stuff loses all flavour pretty quickly
  • crushed garlic
  • salt and pepper

How to make swede mash

  • Peel and dice swede and simmer with a sliced red chilli for half an hour until tender. Drain and reserve the water for future use
  • I used a food processor to mash it, but you could use a fork if you don’t have one
a stainless steel saucepan containing cooked cubes of swede.
a food processor containing processed cooked swede, cream and breadcrumbs .
a food processor containing processed cooked swede.
  • Now add half the breadcrumbs, double (heavy) cream, a little maple syrup (or any other sweetener) finely grated fresh ginger, a good grating of nutmeg, salt, black pepper and generous amounts of crushed garlic
  • Pile the swede mix in the middle and level off.
  • Sprinkle over the remaining half of the breadcrumbs
  • I drizzled olive oil over the top, but it is better without it

swede mash, ready to go in the oven, in pottery dish.

  • Bake in a moderate oven until brown and crisp
  • Or if the oven isn’t on for anything else, crisp it up under the grill

These images show the dish lined with cooked potato slices which worked really well. If you would like to make this version, oil the dish very well before putting the potato slices in or they will stick to the dish.

a pottery dish lined with cooked potato slices

I have not made that version again, and now use the swede mash on its own, without the potato. If you included the potato, the swede mash could be used more as a main course, with some green beans or broccoli.

What changes can I make?

  • change the swede to carrot
  • add some grated cheddar cheese for extra protein, especially if using as a main course
  • or use soft cheese, or a blue cheese
  • use more chilli, for more spicy heat
  • add curry spices for an Indian flavour
  • or five spice for an Asian twist
a version of swede mash made with carrots, in a pottery dish.

This is a version of swede mash made with carrots instead of swede

swede gratin in a beige pottery dish with a serving spoon

Swede Mash

5 from 1 vote
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Bake for 25 minutes: 25 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course:
Main Course
,
Side Dish
Cuisine:
English
freeze by Hare Krishna from the Noun Project
Freezes Well
,
No Nuts by Llisole from the Noun Project
Nut Free
,
Vegetarian by Philipp Petzka from the Noun Project
Vegetarian
Servings: 4 as a side
Cost per portion 22p
Calories: 189kcal
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Ingredients

  • 500 g swede
  • 20 g breadcrumbs
  • 100 ml double cream
  • 1 tblsp any sugar, maple syrup etc
  • ½ tblsp ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 chilli

Optional

  • 500 g potatoes

Topping

  • 20 g breadcrumbs

Instructions

  • Peel and dice the swede and simmer with the chilli for half an hour until tender.
    500 g swede, 1 chilli
  • Drain and reserve the water for future use
  • used a food processor to mash it, but you could use a fork if you don’t have one
  • Now add half the breadcrumbs, double cream, maple syrup (or any other sweetener) fresh ginger, nutmeg, salt, black pepper and crushed garlic
    20 g breadcrumbs, 100 ml double cream, 1 tblsp any sugar, maple syrup etc, ½ tblsp ginger, 2 cloves garlic
  • Pile the swede mix in the middle of a baking dish and level off.
  • Sprinkle over the remaining half of the breadcrumbs
    20 g breadcrumbs
  • Bake in a moderate oven until brown and crisp. Or if the oven isn’t on for anything else, crisp it up under the grill

If using potatoes - do this before piling the swede mixture into the baking dish

  • Peel and slice potatoes, slice into medallions. If the skins are in good condition you could leave the skin on.
    500 g potatoes
  • Place in a covered dish and microwave for 2 minutes until soft.
  • Generously oil a baking dish and place the potato slices on the bottom and round the edges

Notes

the nutrition does not include the potatoes

What changes can I make?

  • change the swede to carrot
  • add some grated cheddar cheese for extra protein, especially if using as a main course
  • or use soft cheese, or a blue cheese
  • use more chilli, for more spicy heat
  • add curry spices for an Indian flavour
  • or five spice for an Asian twist

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Swede Mash
Serving Size
 
166 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
189
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
 
6
g
38
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Cholesterol
 
28
mg
9
%
Sodium
 
97
mg
4
%
Potassium
 
483
mg
14
%
Carbohydrates
 
23
g
8
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
10
g
11
%
Protein
 
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
 
479
IU
10
%
Vitamin C
 
48
mg
58
%
Calcium
 
97
mg
10
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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