Mashed root vegetables seasoned with a touch of dill, pepper and salt—simple, hearty, and delicious.
Make room on your Thanksgiving table for this vibrant, oil-free root veggie mash. It’s effortless to prepare, full of comforting flavor, and a great option for anyone avoiding grains, dairy, soy, or refined sugar.
I served this at a recent gathering with friends alongside a big sirloin roast, and it was a hit—creamy, flavorful, and light despite having no added oil or dairy.
This recipe comes from the Seasonal Comfort Food Cookbook by Sonnet Lauberth, a go-to source for allergy-friendly comfort foods. Every recipe in the book is free of grains, gluten, dairy, soy, and sugar, and each includes a full-color photo and clear dietary labels to help you choose what fits your needs.
There’s even a whole section devoted to cauliflower rice and other smart swaps for traditional sides.
Recipe from Seasonal Comfort Food Cookbook by Sonnet Lauberth
- 1 large sweet potato, chopped
- 2 parsnips, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
- Sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- Place the chopped vegetables in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 10 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
- Drain the vegetables, reserving at least 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
- Return the vegetables to the pot and mash, adding reserved cooking liquid a little at a time until you reach a smooth, creamy consistency. I used roughly 1/4 cup.
- Stir in the dried dill, season with sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, and serve hot.
Nutrition details are available on the original recipe page where provided.
I was surprised by how satisfying this mash is without oil. The starchiness of the sweet potato, parsnip, and carrot gives a naturally creamy texture while the dill brightens the flavor. It’s comfort food that still feels fresh.
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