Smashed Root Vegetables

This Smashed Root Vegetables recipe makes a good alternative to traditional mashed potatoes if you’re avoiding eating potatoes, or if you’d just like some root vegetable variation in your life! Roasted celeriac root, parsnips, rutabaga, and sweet potatoes are mashed together with warming onions and spices in this delicious Paleo smashed root vegetables recipe.

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Smashed Root Vegetables

Servings 8

Total Time: 90 minutes

Cook Time: 90 minutes

Nutrition Information

calories 144

carbohydrate 25g

protein 4g

fat 4g

Ingredients

  • 5 pound(s) root vegetables, assorted (celeriac, parsnips, rutabaga, sweet potatoes)
  • 1/2 medium onion(s) diced
  • 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon(s) sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) thyme, dried
  • 4 medium garlic clove(s) crushed
  • 1/2 cup(s) chicken broth warmed
  • 1 tablespoon(s) chives, fresh for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 F.
  2. Line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment.
  3. Peel and dice all root vegetables. Spread vegetables and onions evenly on the parchment linings. Drizzle with olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, and thyme and stir together until fully coated.
  4. Roast in the oven for 30 minutes, stirring every 10-15 minutes.
  5. Add garlic to the baking sheets. Continue to roast for an additional 25-30 minutes or until vegetables are very tender.
  6. If you are serving immediately, remove from the parchment and place in a large mixing bowl or upright mixer. Add chicken stock and beat until mashed. Add more chicken stock if you'd like a smoother mash. Season mashed root vegetables with additional sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, if desired. Garnish with chopped chives.
  7. If you are making these ahead of time, place the cooked root vegetables into a covered, oven-proof baking dish and refrigerate overnight.