Buttery Mashed Swede with Black Pepper

Shopping list

• 800 g swede — peeled and cubed

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• 50 g butter

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• 1 tsp salt

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• 0.5 tsp black pepper — freshly ground

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Step by step

1. 1

   Place the swede cubes in a large saucepan and cover with cold water. Add half the salt.

2. 2

   Bring to the boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 20– 25 minutes until very tender when pierced with a knife.

3. 3

   Drain thoroughly and return the swede to the hot pan.

4. 4

   Add the butter and the remaining salt, then mash until smooth using a potato masher.

5. 5

   Season generously with black pepper and serve hot.