Buttered Rutabaga
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3.2
Buttered Rutabaga
Description
Buttered Rutabaga involves preparing rutabaga roots by peeling and cutting them into evenly sized dice, around half an inch square or larger according to preference. The pieces are boiled in salted water until tender but not mushy, which takes about 10 minutes. Once cooked, they are drained and returned to the pot.
Butter is added to the hot rutabaga along with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. The butter melts into the warm cubes, creating a creamy coating that complements the natural sweetness and mild bitterness of the rutabaga. The texture is tender yet holds shape without becoming soft or falling apart, making it a pleasant side.
This preparation is straightforward and allows the flavor of rutabaga to stand out with simple seasoning. It can accompany a variety of main dishes where a mild root vegetable is suitable as a side. Adjust the amount of butter and seasoning according to taste preferences.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs rutabaga
- 4 Tbsp butter or more to taste
- 1 tsp salt or more to taste
- black pepper fresh cracked
Instructions
- Peel the rutabaga. Trim the ends, and then cut into an even dice. I went with a 1/2 inch size, you can do larger if you like.
- Put the rutabaga in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add 1 tsp salt and bring to a boil. Cover, turn down the heat and cook until just tender, but not soft or mushy. Mine took only 10 minutes.
- Drain and return to the pan. Add butter, salt, and pepper to taste. Keep warm on the stove until needed.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 113 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 113kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 361mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 521mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 178IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 43mg | 48% |
| Calcium | 75mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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3.2
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