Neeps Recipe (Mashed Swede)
Whether it's for Burns Night, Hogmanay, Christmas dinner, Sunday roasts, or any other haggis-centric occasion in your life, neeps are a simple and trusty side dish that'll add a flash of colour to your plate.
Ingredients
- 1 large swede (a.k.a. neep or rutabaga – approx. 2 lb / 900 g)
- 3-4 tablespoons plant-based butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the swede on a steady chopping board and use a sharp knife to carefully trim away the tough outer skin. It helps to slice away a section of one side to create a flat base to work with. Cut into 1-inch slices, then into strips, then dice each of these into roughly equal cubes.
- Put the diced swede in a pan and cover with an inch of water. Add a good pinch of salt, cover with a lid, bring to a boil, then remove the lid and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until just tender.
- Once tender, drain the swede in a colander and leave to steam-dry for a few minutes.
- After a few minutes, return to the pan. Add the butter, season with salt and pepper, and mash until you have the desired consistency. It takes a bit of elbow grease at first, but persevere and it'll soon break down.
- Adjust the seasoning to taste and serve with vegan haggis, tatties (mashed potatoes), and greens such as cabbage or kale. A hearty drizzle of vegan whisky cream sauce is always welcome, too.🌱 Swede vs. turnip >📸 See recipe steps >📖 Table of contents >
Notes
Frozen swede: This is usually diced smaller than if preparing it yourself, so will require less cooking time (anywhere from 5-10 minutes). You may also want to steam-dry for a little longer than stated above.
No extra liquid: Unlike when mashing potatoes or other starchy veg, it shouldn't be necessary to add liquid such as milk or cream here. Instead, you want to let the boiled neeps steam-dry for a few minutes to remove some of the water content and then just mash with butter and simple seasonings.
Other seasonings: Salt and pepper is fine for me, but you could also try adding wholegrain mustard, roasted garlic, fresh parsley, nutritional yeast, ground nutmeg, ground coriander, paprika, or chilli.
Gluten-free: Swede is a gluten-free ingredient and this recipe is gluten-free.
Storage: Once cool, store in the fridge for up to 3-4 days or freezer for several months (note that freezing and defrosting will draw out some of the water, making the neeps slightly drier).
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* The nutrition info below is for one serving, based on a total of four servings.
Nutrition
Calories: 144kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.04gSodium: 240mgPotassium: 689mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 405IUVitamin C: 56mgCalcium: 97mgIron: 1mg
Nutrition Facts
Neeps Recipe (Mashed Swede)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 144
Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Trans Fat 0.04g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Sodium 240mg10%
Potassium 689mg20%
Carbohydrates 19g6%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 405IU8%
Vitamin C 56mg68%
Calcium 97mg10%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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