Every Vegetable You Can Mash That Isn't A Potato

Rebecca Orchant
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Look, don't get nervous -- we still thinkmashed potatoesare one of the best side dishes on planet earth. But frankly, they're hogging the glory and the butter.

There are tons of greatmashed potato alternativesout 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).

Cauliflower

<strong>Get the <a href="http://food52.com/recipes/24252-golden-cauliflower-and-roasted-garlic-mash" target="_blank">Golden Cauliflower and Roasted Garlic Mash recipe</a> from Food52</strong>
Get the Golden Cauliflower and Roasted Garlic Mash recipe from Food52

Celery Root

<strong>Get <a href="http://food52.com/recipes/20176-michel-guerard-s-celeriac-puree" target="_blank">Michel Guérard's Celeriac Purée recipe</a> from Food52</strong>
Get Michel Guérard's Celeriac Purée recipe from Food52

Pumpkin

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/kaddu-ki-sabzi/" target="_blank">Kaddu ki Sabzi (Indian Mashed Pumpkin) recipe</a> from Veg Recipes of India</strong>
Get the Kaddu ki Sabzi (Indian Mashed Pumpkin) recipe from Veg Recipes of India

Butternut Squash

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.adventures-in-cooking.com/2011/08/mashed-butternut-squash.html" target="_blank">Mashed Butternut Squash with Sage & Garlic recipe</a> from Adventures in Cooking</strong>
Get the Mashed Butternut Squash with Sage & Garlic recipe from Adventures in Cooking

Beets & Parsnips

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.vanilla-and-spice.com/2011/10/thanksgiving-week-day-5-beet-parsnip.html" target="_blank">Beet-Parsnip Mash with Almond Parmesan recipe </a>from Vanilla & Spice</strong>
Get the Beet-Parsnip Mash with Almond Parmesan recipe from Vanilla & Spice

Turnips

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/creamed_turnips/" target="_blank">Creamed Turnips recipe</a> from Simply Recipes</strong>
Get the Creamed Turnips recipe from Simply Recipes

Carrots

<strong>Get the <a href="http://fivetdsisters.blogspot.com/2010/10/pummywumpkins.html" target="_blank">Carrottes Fouettées recipe</a> from Fivetdsisters Blog</strong>
Get the Carrottes Fouettées recipe from Fivetdsisters Blog

Parsnips

<strong>Get the <a href="http://eathealthyfeelgood.com/mashed-parsnips-with-creme-fraiche-and-chives/" target="_blank">Mashed Parsnips with Creme Fraiche and Chives recipe</a> from Eat Healthy Feel Good</strong>

Rutabagas

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/mashed_rutabaga_with_sour_cream_and_dill/" target="_blank">Mashed Rutabaga with Sour Cream and Dill recipe </a>from Simply Recipes</strong>
Get the Mashed Rutabaga with Sour Cream and Dill recipe from Simply Recipes

Apples & Butternut Squash

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/apple-squash-mash_n_1059379.html" target="_blank">Apple Squash Mash recipe </a>from Paul Grimes</strong>
Get the Apple Squash Mash recipe from Paul Grimes

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