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a bowl of creamy gingered carrot and turnip mash with a golden hue and chopped chives in a wide horizontal shot, served in a rustic bowl, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Gingered Carrot and Turnip Mash

Butter and fresh ginger will smooth out the carrots and turnips.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb carrots peeled and cubed
  • 1 lb turnips peeled and cubed
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp grated ginger
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp chopped chives

Method
 

  1. Boil the carrots and turnips in salted water for 18 to 20 minutes until very tender.
  2. Drain well and return them to the pot.
  3. Add the butter, ginger, maple syrup, and salt.
  4. Mash until smooth and creamy.
  5. Top with chives and serve warm.

Notes

A potato ricer makes the smoothest, lump-free mash.