Look, don't get nervous -- we still think mashed potatoes are one of the best side dishes on planet earth. But frankly, they're hogging the glory and the butter.
There are tons of great mashed potato alternatives out there, mostly root vegetables but not all of them, that will seriously give your traditional mash a run for its money. Unlike potatoes, mashed vegetables bring their own sweetness and color to the party, which makes for a beautiful presentation and a nice break from the norm. Below some of the best vegetables you can mash that aren't potatoes (and no, sweet potatoes don't count).
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Cauliflower
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Get the Golden Cauliflower and Roasted Garlic Mash recipe from Food52
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Pumpkin
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Get the Kaddu ki Sabzi (Indian Mashed Pumpkin) recipe from Veg Recipes of India
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Butternut Squash
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Get the Mashed Butternut Squash with Sage & Garlic recipe from Adventures in Cooking
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Beets & Parsnips
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Get the Beet-Parsnip Mash with Almond Parmesan recipe from Vanilla & Spice
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Parsnips
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Get the Mashed Parsnips with Creme Fraiche and Chives recipe from Eat Healthy Feel Good
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