BAKED CARROT & SWEET POTATO MASH

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Whizz your roots into a smooth, creamy mash, then bake with breadcrumbs, cream, cinnamon and nutmeg

Provided by Good Food team

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

800g sweet potato , peeled and chopped into 2.5cm pieces
500g carrot , cut to the same size as the sweet potato
6 tbsp double cream
good grating nutmeg
small pinch cinnamon
large handful fresh breadcrumbs
olive oil , for drizzling

Steps:

Put the veg in a large pan, cover with water and bring to the boil, then put a lid on the pan and cook for 15 mins until really tender. Drain and leave to steam-dry for a few mins. Once completely dry, return to the pan and mash with the cream, nutmeg, cinnamon and plenty of seasoning. Transfer the mash to an ovenproof gratin dish, sprinkle with the breadcrumbs and drizzle with a little olive oil. Can be made the day before and chilled.
Bake at 220C/200C fan/gas 7 for 35 mins until the top is golden and crunchy, and the mash is piping hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Fat 7 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 26 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium