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Mashed Beets

Mashed Beets is a great replacement for Mashed Potatoes at the dinner table with all the buttery-ness of Mashed potatoes and the rich flavor of Beets!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 2
Course: Side Dish
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Medium to Large Beets
  • 1 Russet Potatoes
  • 3 Tsp Butter
  • 1 Lemon Optional
  • 2 Tsp Milk Optional
  • Salt to Taste

Method
 

  1. Prep beets by cutting off ends and stems.
  2. Put potato and beets into a pot of cold water. Cut lemon in half and squeeze in juice and toss lemon into the pot of water.
  3. Boil for 45 minutes or until tender.
  4. Remove from water and allow beets and potato to cool.
  5. Peel beets and potato – cut all into smaller cube.
  6. Place beets and potato into a food processor. Add butter and salt.
  7. Blend until a smooth consistency is reached. Add milk as desired for a thinner, smoother consistency.
  8. Enjoy!!

Notes

Beets are not the only type of vegetable mash that can be enjoyed (besides potatoes)! Some other mashed vegetable ideas include:
  • Carrots
  • Cauliflower
  • Squash
  • Sweet Potatoes