Low Carb Triple Root Vegetable Mash

This low carb triple root vegetable mash is divine! The flavor of each vegetable shines through and the combination of flavors is amazing!

When you want an extra special side dish, this low carb triple root vegetable mash is an awesome choice! We combine turnips, celery root, and rutabaga to create an incredibly delicious and unique dish. This is easy enough to serve for everyday meals, yet elegant enough to serve for holiday and special occasion meals!

Let’s talk about our root vegetables!

There are quite a few root vegetables that are too high in carbs to be included in the keto plan. The great news is there are some root vegetables that, in moderation, can absolutely be included when doing keto. We’re using three of them in our mash. Our triple mash includes turnips, celery root, and rutabaga. Yum! The turnips have the lowest carb count of the three, so we’re using more of them in our mash All three bring distinctively different flavors to our mash, and their flavors combine to create an amazing flavor profile. Combining these root vegetables gives this dish a mild earthy and peppery flavor along with the hint of  fresh celery and parsley and an awesome touch of sweetness. Haha! That’s my description of this dish. I think everyone’s tastes are different and I’d love to hear your description of how this mash tastes to you!

How do I make this low carb triple root vegetable mash?

This is an easy dish to make, but I do have a few tips for making it. First, it’s important to know these root vegetables are harder than potatoes, so be careful when chopping. Next, you’ll want to cook your vegetables until they’re very soft. These root vegetables hold on to a lot of water. So, when you drain them, you’ll want to remove as much excess water as possible. I drain mine, then press down on them to remove even more water. When you mash your vegetables, you can use a potato masher; but you’ll likely end up with a lumpier mash. I like to call this the rustic version.😊I used an immersion blender to make my mash and it turned out smooth and creamy. If your mixture is at all watery, you can simmer the mash over medium heat for a few minutes to further dry it out.

How can I serve this low carb triple root vegetable mash?

This mash is the perfect side for any number of keto main meals. I like this mash as is, but it’s also great topped with some butter and fresh chopped parsley. You can also top this mash with some keto gravy. This mash makes a great accompaniment for anything from burgers to steaks and everything in between! It pairs nicely with meatballs and with meatloaf. Your favorite chicken, pork, seafood, and turkey dishes also work great with this mash. This mash is amazing served alongside a nice roast or with your favorite grilled meats. It is also a perfect side for your ultimate Christmas or Thanksgiving meal.

Here are some keto main dishes that would pair nicely with this mash!

Dad’s Keto Swiss Steak

Keto Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon

Mayo-Parmesan Keto Chicken Thighs

Mom’s Keto Pork Loin

Helpful Hints:

*After cooking, you’ll want to drain your root vegetables well to avoid having a watery mash.

*You can blend your mixture until smooth or leave it a little lumpy if you’d prefer.

Main Kitchen Equipment and Utensils:

• Measuring spoons
• Immersion blender or potato masher

Splash of Encouragement:

***Give ear to my words, O LORD, Consider my meditation. Psalm 5:1***