• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Paleo Recipes
    • All Recipes
    • Instant Pot® Recipe Roundup
    • Paleo Packed Lunch Roundup
    • Whole30® Recipe Roundup
  • About
    • What’s Paleo?
    • About Michelle Tam
    • Nom Nom Paleo in the News
  • My Cookbooks
    • Ready or Not!
    • Nom Nom Paleo: Food for Humans
  • Paleo Meal Plans
  • Instant Pot Deals
  • Shop
  • Events
  • Podcast

Nom Nom Paleo®

Paleo recipes and more from New York Times bestselling cookbook author Michelle Tam!

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Google+
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Instant Pot Autumn Mash

Instant Pot Autumn Mash by Michelle Tam https://nomnompaleo.com

One of my all-time favorite Thanksgiving side dishes is Roasted Garlic Autumn Root Vegetable Mash. Why? ’Cause it’s a feast for both the eyes and tastebuds. My original stovetop version is crazy delicious, but now that I’m a certified Instant Pothead, I was determined to create a shortcut to veggie mash nirvana using my Instant Pot. After some tinkering, I’ve come up with a simpler way to make my Autumn Mash in an electric pressure cooker!

Instant Pot Autumn Mash by Michelle Tam https://nomnompaleo.com

This recipe shaves about 15 minutes off of the original version, but the best part is that you can set the Instant Pot and walk away without worrying about burning down the house. The Thanksgiving struggle is real, so I’m doing my part to get you in the zen zone. I even shortened the name of this dish so it’s not such a tongue twister!
A Very Nomtastic Paleo Thanksgiving by Michelle Tam https://nomnompaleo.com
One more thing before I forget: this recipe is included in my newly updated FREE Nomtastic Thanksgiving e-book for subscribers to my weekly email newsletter! If you haven’t already subscribed, do it now, and you’ll get access to a complete Paleo Thanksgiving primer featuring step-by-step recipes, a shopping list, countdown planner, and more. And if you’re already a subscriber, check your emails (including your Promotions and Junk folders if you don’t see it right away) for a downloadable link to the e-book!

Serves 8

Ingredients:

  • 1 head roasted garlic (you can also “roast” the garlic in an Instant Pot by following this recipe)
  • 4 tablespoons ghee, divided
  • ½ onion, coarsely chopped
  • ¾ pound parsnips (or about 5 small parsnips), peeled and coarsely chopped
  • 1 pound carrots (or about 2 large carrots), peeled and coarsely chopped slightly smaller than parsnips
  • 1½ pounds cauliflower florets (or 1 small head of cauliflower), coarsely chopped
  • Diamond Crystal brand kosher salt
  • ½ cup bone broth or organic chicken broth
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • Minced chives (optional)

Equipment:

  • Instant Pot (my favorite models and special deals are listed here)
  • Measuring spoons
  • Chef’s knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cup
  • Silicone spatula
  • Immersion blender or blender or food processor

Method:

Start by roasting a head of garlic. Elise Bauer’s recipe is my favorite for its simplicity and consistently perfect results, though I modify it slightly by cooking the garlic in a covered mini cocotte with whatever cooking fat I have on hand (e.g. melted ghee, avocado oil, etc.).

Rushed for time? “Roast” the garlic in an Instant Pot by following this recipe!

Instant Pot Autumn Mash by Michelle Tam https://nomnompaleo.com

I know you might be tempted to skip this part, but the roasted garlic adds a mellow, sweeter flavor that is essential to this dish. You can roast the garlic ahead of time and keep it in the fridge for about a week. (Make an extra one so you can squeeze the roasted garlic into other dishes throughout the week!)

Instant Pot Autumn Mash by Michelle Tam https://nomnompaleo.com

When you’re ready to cook the mash, press the “Sauté” button on your Instant Pot and when the metal insert is hot, add three tablespoons of ghee. Toss in the onions and cook until softened, about 2-3 minutes.

Instant Pot Autumn Mash by Michelle Tam https://nomnompaleo.com

Add the chopped parsnips, carrots, and cauliflower into the pot, and squeeze in the roasted garlic bulbs.

Instant Pot Autumn Mash by Michelle Tam https://nomnompaleo.com

Sprinkle on some salt.

Instant Pot Autumn Mash by Michelle Tam https://nomnompaleo.com

Pour the broth into the metal insert…

Instant Pot Autumn Mash by Michelle Tam https://nomnompaleo.com

…and give everything a good stir. Cancel the “Sauté” function.

Instant Pot Autumn Mash by Michelle Tam https://nomnompaleo.com

Lock on the lid of the Instant Pot with the valve in the sealed position and program it to cook under high pressure for 5 minutes.

Instant Pot Autumn Mash by Michelle Tam https://nomnompaleo.com

When the Instant Pot beeps to let you know your veggies are done cooking, release the pressure manually.

Instant Pot Autumn Mash by Michelle Tam https://nomnompaleo.com

Season to taste with salt and pepper, and stir in the remaining tablespoon of ghee.

Instant Pot Autumn Mash by Michelle Tam https://nomnompaleo.com

Purée the mixture with an immersion blender or blitz in a food processor until smooth (or until the desired texture is reached—I prefer it silky-smooth, but Henry likes more texture in his mash).

Instant Pot Autumn Mash by Michelle Tam https://nomnompaleo.com

Finally, plate it up, top with fresh chives and serve!

Instant Pot Autumn Mash by Michelle Tam https://nomnompaleo.com

This one’s a family favorite!


Looking for more recipe ideas? Head on over to my Recipe Index. You’ll also find exclusive recipes on my iPhone and iPad app, and in my cookbooks, Nom Nom Paleo: Food for Humans (Andrews McMeel Publishing 2013) and Ready or Not! (Andrews McMeel Publishing 2017)!

Recipe IndexNom Nom Paleo CookbooksNom Nom Paleo App

 PRINTER-FRIENDLY RECIPE CARD

Instant Pot Autumn Mash by Michelle Tam https://nomnompaleo.com
Print

Instant Pot Autumn Mash

Prep 10 mins

Cook 10 mins

Inactive 10 mins

Total 30 mins

Author Michelle Tam

Yield 8 servings

One of my all-time favorite Thanksgiving side dishes is Roasted Garlic Autumn Root Vegetable Mash. Why? ’Cause it’s a feast for both the eyes and tastebuds. My original stovetop version is crazy delicious, but now that I’m a certified Instant Pothead, I was determined to create a shortcut to veggie mash nirvana using my Instant Pot. After some tinkering, I’ve come up with a simpler way to make my Autumn Mash in an electric pressure cooker!

Ingredients

  • 1 head roasted garlic (you can also “roast” the garlic in an Instant Pot by following this recipe)
  • 4 tablespoons ghee, divided
  • ½ onion, coarsely chopped
  • ¾ pound parsnips (or about 5 small parsnips), peeled and coarsely chopped
  • 1 pound carrots (or about 2 large carrots), peeled and coarsely chopped slightly smaller than parsnips
  • 1½ pounds cauliflower florets (or 1 small head of cauliflower), coarsely chopped
  • Diamond Crystal brand kosher salt
  • ½ cup bone broth or organic chicken broth
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • Minced chives (optional)

Instructions

  1. Start by roasting a head of garlic. Elise Bauer’s recipe is my favorite for its simplicity and consistently perfect results, though I modify it slightly by cooking the garlic in a covered mini cocotte with whatever cooking fat I have on hand (e.g. melted ghee, avocado oil, etc.). Rushed for time? “Roast” the garlic in an Instant Pot by following this recipe!
  2. When you’re ready to cook the mash, press the “Sauté” button on your Instant Pot and when the metal insert is hot, add three tablespoons of ghee. Toss in the onions and cook until softened, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add the chopped parsnips, carrots, and cauliflower into the pot, and squeeze in the roasted garlic bulbs. Sprinkle on some salt.
  4. Pour the broth into the metal insert, and give everything a good stir. Cancel the “Sauté” function.
  5. Lock on the lid of the Instant Pot with the valve in the sealed position and program it to cook under high pressure for 5 minutes.
  6. When the Instant Pot beeps to let you know your veggies are done cooking, release the pressure manually.
  7. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and stir in the remaining tablespoon of ghee. Purée the mixture with an immersion blender or blitz in a food processor until smooth.
  8. Finally, plate it up, top with fresh chives and serve!

Notes

I know you might be tempted to skip the garlic, but the roasted garlic adds a mellow, sweeter flavor that is essential to this dish. You can roast the garlic ahead of time and keep it in the fridge for about a week. (Make an extra one so you can squeeze the roasted garlic into other dishes throughout the week!)

Courses Side dish

Cuisine Thanksgiving, Paleo, Primal, Gluten-free, Whole30

81

Thrive Market   LunchBots   Real Plans
Previous Post: « Magic Crown Roast of Pork
Next Post: Paleo Thanksgiving Recipes »

Primary Sidebar

Archives

About Nom Nom Paleo Nom Nom Paleo Cookbooks Nom Nom Paleo Cookbooks Nom Nom Paleo App Nom Nom Paleo Podcast Nom Nom Paleo Shirts Nom Nom Paleo Action Figure
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Google+
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Footer

COPYRIGHT© NOM NOM PALEO LLC. All rights reserved. The content on this website may not be copied or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without prior written permission.

HOME  •  PRIVACY POLICY  •  CONTACT