“Gene men mei, fly away mashed potatoes” Bibi Blocksberg would call to her broom. And we associate our childhood not only with the little witch but also with mashed potatoes, which were regularly on the menu. It still tastes great today as a side dish. But the competition never sleeps and 8 great alternatives are waiting.
Pea puree
This pea puree brings a lot of color to the plate and is also vegan thanks to the use of soy cream. Cress and lemon provide a special flavor kick. Try the puree with children who don’t really like peas. Maybe the color and the creamy consistency will convince you.
Carrot and lentil puree
For those who like it a little exotic, this puree is just the thing. Lentils keep you full for a long time, coconut milk creates a holiday feeling at home. Top: This puree is also vegan.
Apple Celery Puree
This apple and celery puree is light and fruity, a wonderful substitute for mashed potatoes in classic dishes, and goes well with stewed meat.
Pumpkin puree
Autumn is definitely coming and then pumpkin will be at the top of our menu again. Why not as a creamy pumpkin puree? It can be complemented wonderfully with mushrooms. A true autumn feast.
Brussels sprouts puree
Although potatoes are used in this Brussels sprouts puree, if you want to keep the carbohydrate content low, you can simply add Brussels sprouts to the tubers. Vegetables are filling and healthy. If you don’t have fresh Brussels sprouts at home, you can simply use the frozen version.
Black salsify puree
Black salsify is a typical winter vegetable and contains the most nutrients of all vegetables after peas and beans. Therefore, this recipe for the delicious black salsify puree should definitely be reserved. The season starts in October and lasts until April.
Mashed sweet potatoes
Sweet potatoes are currently one of the absolute trend foods and are preferably served as fries with burgers. But a puree made from sweet potatoes also tastes great and should definitely be tried.
Chickpea puree
Chickpeas are real powerhouses that keep you full for a long time and provide lots of valuable ingredients. Legumes are therefore very popular with vegetarians and vegans in particular. The chickpea puree is also quick to prepare since the canned chickpeas are already pre-cooked and peeled.
