This delicious, colourful carrot and swede mash is a great low-carb alternative to the standard potato variety. Serve as part of a roast dinner, or to accompany hearty winter dishes, such as pies ...

Slice the carrot into 5mm slices. Cook in a little boiled salted water with a pinch of sugar until soft. Cook the parsnips separately in boiling salted water. Strain both, mash or purée together ...