Ingredients

400g carrots
400g turnips
1 tsp salt

3 Tbsp butter
salt & pepper, to taste

Method

Top, tail and peel the carrots & turnips.  Chop and then wash them.

Place the carrots & turnips in a large saucepan adding enough water to cover them completely.  Add the salt and bring to a boil.
Cover the pan, turn down the heat and simmer for 15-20 mins until cooked (soft).

Drain off the water, add the butter and still over a low heat, mash the mixture well.
Season liberally with salt & pepper and serve.

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Tip

Prepare & freeze the mash while the vegetables are fresh; defrost before re-heating for 1-2 mins in the microwave.